By David Taylor Managing Editor
Aldine ISD continued its climb in the state’s academic accountability system this year, earning a 79 overall score in the 2026 Texas Education Agency A-F ratings, according to district officials.
The score marks a sixpoint increase from the district’s 2025 rating of 73 and a 16-point improvement from its 2023 score of 63, a period Aldine leaders described as four consecutive years of academic growth under the state’s more rigorous accountability system.
Statewide, TEA rated 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses in 2026. The agency said 24 percent of districts and campuses improved their ratings from 2025, 585 campuses moved from below an A to an A, and 85 percent of rated campuses achieved acceptable academic performance, meaning a C or higher.
“This year’s A-F ratings illustrate the progress Texas public schools are making and acknowledge the hard work of our educators while illuminating areas of needed improvement to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education,” Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said in the state release.
The ratings are based on three areas: Student Achievement, School Progress and Closing the Gaps. TEA said the system, established by the Texas Legislature in 2017, is intended to give families and communities a clear way to evaluate school performance and guide improvement efforts.
Aldine’s latest results put the district above its 2025 score, when it received a C rating of 73 after the state released delayed accountability results for 2024 and 2025. Following an appeal later that year, Aldine said TEA revised its 2025 district score upward to 75 after corrections involving College, Career and Military Readiness indicators and STAAR domain calculations.
This year’s 79 keeps Aldine in the C range but moves the district within one point of a B. District officials pointed to stronger instruction, curriculum alignment and closer use of student performance data as key drivers of the gains.
“Our students and educators continue to demonstrate what is possible when we stay focused on academic growth, hold high expectations, and keep students at the center of every decision,” Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney said. “Since 2023, our district accountability score has increased 16 points — from 63 to 79.”
Goffney said the sustained improvement “does not happen by accident” and credited students, teachers, campus leaders and staff for the district’s progress.
“Four consecutive years of growth is worth celebrating, but we know our work is not finished,” Goffney said. “We will continue building on this momentum and pursuing excellence for every student, in every school, every day.”
Aldine ISD earned an overall accountability score of 79 for 2026, an increase of 16 points from its 2023 score of 63. The continued growth comes as the district works under the state’s more rigorous accountability system implemented in 2023.
Four Consecutive Years of Academic Growth The results reflect the district’s continued focus on strong instructional practices, rigorous and engaging curriculum, and using student data to identify areas of need to accelerate learning.
“Our students and educators continue to demonstrate what is possible when we stay focused on academic growth, hold high expectations, and keep students at the center of every decision,”
Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney said. “Since 2023, our district accountability score has increased 16 points — from 63 to 79. That kind of sustained progress does not happen by accident. It reflects the commitment, focus, and hard work taking place every day across Aldine.
“I am incredibly proud of our students and grateful for the teachers, campus leaders, and staff who continue to believe in them, challenge them, and provide the support they need to succeed.
Four consecutive years of growth is worth celebrating, but we know our work is not finished. We will continue building on this momentum and pursuing excellence for every student, in every school, every day.”
High Schools Continue to Show Growth The 2026 accountability results also show continued improvement across Aldine ISD’s high schools, with all choice schools receiving an A and all five comprehensive high school campuses increasing their overall scores from 2025 to 2026.
Aldine High School increased its overall score from 78 in 2025 to 85 in 2026. Davis High School increased from 74 to 83, while Eisenhower High School increased from 76 to 83. MacArthur High School increased from 75 to 78, and Nimitz High School increased from 81 to 90.
These gains represent continued progress at the high school level and reinforce the district’s focus on ensuring students are prepared for success beyond high school. Strong College, Career and Military Readiness Results Aldine ISD’s commitment to preparing students for life after graduation is also reflected in the district’s College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) results.
All high schools earned an A rating in CCMR, with 95% of Aldine ISD graduates identified as college, career or military ready.
The 2026 CCMR results include: The results reflect Aldine ISD’s commitment to ensuring students graduate with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to pursue their goals and purpose beyond graduation.
“We are not simply preparing students to graduate; we are preparing them to graduate ready for what comes next,” Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney said.
“Whether they choose college, a career, the military, or another pathway, we want every Aldine graduate to leave us with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and opportunities to pursue the future they envision for themselves.
That is what our Portrait of a Graduate represents — young people who are prepared to reflect, learn, lead, and navigate with purpose. Ultimately, our goal is for every student to leave Aldine prepared to fulfill their potential, create their own path, and make a meaningful impact wherever life takes them.”
To view district and campus accountability ratings and learn more about the Texas A-F Accountability System, visit www.TXSchools.gov.
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