BRENHAM ISD GETS ‘C’ GRADE, BURTON ISD EARNS AN ‘A’ IN STATE ACCOUNTABILITY RATINGS
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released updated ratings for school districts across the state with its 2025 A-F accountability ratings.
The ratings are an indicator of performance for districts and campuses based off of data from the 2024-25 school year.
For Washington County school districts, Brenham ISD’s accountability grade for 2024-25 was a 72, or a C. Burton ISD scored a 90, or an A.
Examining Brenham ISD’s rating further, the district received a 73 (C) in Student Achievement, a 74 (C) in School Progress, and a 66 (D) in Closing the Gaps. Looking at individual campuses, Alton and Brenham Elementary Schools earned a B, the Early Childhood Learning Center and Brenham High School received a C, and Brenham Junior High School, Brenham Middle School and Krause Elementary School were each graded at a D.
Switching to Burton ISD, the district received scores of 92 (A) for Student Achievement, 87 (B) for School Progress and 84 (B) for Closing the Gaps. Burton High School obtained an A, while Burton Elementary School got a B grade.
The TEA has also made available the delayed ratings from the 2023-24 school year, after legal proceedings surrounding the release of them and the 2022-23 ratings were resolved. Districts had voiced frustration with changes to the scoring system that they argued were made without enough time for them to adjust. Some also have expressed concern about adjustments to how the STAAR exam is structured, as well as the use of artificial intelligence to grade some sections of the test in an effort to save money on the hiring of human test scorers.
The districts’ overall grades for 2023-24 included a 76 (C) for Brenham ISD and an 83 (B) for Burton ISD. The TEA’s 2022-23 ratings, released in April, had Brenham ISD at a 72 (C) and Burton ISD at an 85 (B).
In a statement, Brenham ISD said the formation of a new leadership team in the spring of 2024 “launched a comprehensive improvement effort focused on instructional quality, curriculum alignment, high-quality instruction, and data-informed teaching.” Superintendent Clay Gillentine stated, “This year’s results do not mark a finish line; they are part of a much larger effort already in motion to create systemic change across the district.” Chief Academic Officer Sara Borchgardt said, “Real change takes time, and research shows that meaningful school improvement can take up to three years when implemented with fidelity. The work has begun, and with the continued partnership of our staff, families, and community, Brenham ISD remains focused on our vision: a proud community inspiring and encouraging excellence for all.”
Click here to read Brenham ISD's full statement on the new TEA accountability ratings.
Burton ISD Superintendent Vikki Curry thanked the community for its role in achieving the high ratings, saying, “This accomplishment is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students. Aligned with our theme this year—“Together We Grow, Together We Thrive — Growing Potential, Building Excellence”—it’s a clear example of what we can achieve when we work together toward a shared purpose.”
Scores for school districts around the region include:
- Anderson-Shiro CISD – 86 (B)
- Bellville ISD – 76 (C)
- Brazos ISD – 84 (B)
- Bryan ISD – 76 (C)
- Caldwell ISD – 81 (B)
- College Station ISD – 83 (B)
- Columbus ISD – 81 (B)
- Dime Box ISD – 67 (D)
- Fayetteville ISD – 96 (A)
- Flatonia ISD – 95 (A)
- Giddings ISD – 84 (B)
- Hempstead ISD – 69 (D)
- Iola ISD – 87 (B)
- La Grange ISD – 78 (C)
- Lexington ISD – 82 (B)
- Navasota ISD – 73 (C)
- Richards ISD – 73 (C)
- Round Top-Carmine ISD – 89 (B)
- Schulenburg ISD – 73 (C)
- Sealy ISD – 75 (C)
- Snook ISD – 84 (B)
- Somerville ISD – 69 (D)
- Waller ISD – 76 (C)
The full school ratings can be viewed at https://txschools.gov.