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Education in the Rio Grande Valley has long fought negative characterizations, both of the schools and of the families whose children need a good education to help improve their future prospects. Absenteeism in the past was high, higher education offerings were inadequate, and public schools were considered low-performing.
To the credit of all involved, we have seen dramatic improvement in every metric. More families show commitment to ensuring that their children earn their high school diplomas and go on to college if they wish. Local universities, community colleges and even vocational schools continue to grow, offering more courses and degree tracks to help students attain knowledge and skills that expand their career opportunities.
Most importantly, school districts that once sought to justify poor performance ratings by citing the challenges of having so many students who didn’t speak English in the home now show performance numbers at or above many other regions of the state. Attendance rates near or above 90% have quieted the defense that children in low-income families often feel compelled to leave school and find work in order to help their families.
Texas Education Agency ratings for Valley and state public schools released last week show local educators’ commitment to quality education is paying off. Most area school districts posted solid B grades, and many continue to rebound from the nationwide dip in performance following the COVID-19 pandemic or have erased that lag completely.
That local improvement is worth noting, as the TEA reported that only 24% of the state’s 1,202 school districts posted better numbers than last year’s evaluations.
The accountability system measures student achievement including STAAR results, graduation rates and college, career or military readiness; school progress focusing on academic growth; and “closing the gaps,” which compares performance levels among different demographic groups.
While individual schools’ numbers varied and some show a need for corrective action, in general most Valley districts earned solid B ratings. Most area charter schools posted comparable numbers.
Leading the way as always is the South Texas Independent School District collection of specialized campuses, which scored a 95, up from 94 last year.
Other Valley districts that earned A ratings include Los Fresnos, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, Raymondville, Roma and Valley View. McAllen’s 89 score was one point short of the top tier, which it reached a year ago. Other larger Valley districts — Brownsville, Edinburg, Harlingen and Weslaco — received solid B ratings with scores between 85 and 87.
Two districts deserving special mention. Donna scored 81 after years mired in the C class and has shown steady improvement in recent years. San Benito missed the second tier with a 79, but is markedly better than the 69 (D) the district was given after the 2023-2024 school year.
Current performance grades help erase arguments that once sought to justify poor performance, and they should give local families the hope and confidence that their children don’t face special handicaps toward achieving successful adult lives.
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