Texas has released its latest A-through-F accountability ratings, with most public schools holding steady or improving. But two Austin middle schools received failing grades for a fifth consecutive year, putting Austin ISD at risk of districtwide state intervention.
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Texas has released its latest A-through-F accountability ratings, with most public schools holding steady or improving. But two Austin middle schools received failing grades for a fifth consecutive year, putting Austin ISD at risk of districtwide state intervention.
KUT education reporter Greta Díaz González Vázquez and KERA education reporter Bill Zeeble join the Standard to explain the ratings and what could happen next…