Austin-Area Campuses Earn All Possible Distinctions In Academic Accountability Ratings

AUSTIN, TX -- In its annual academic accountability ratings, the Texas Education Agency recently announced that more than 400 campuses achieved a "met standard" rating, earning all distinction designations applicable to their individual school.

The Austin area was well represented in the compilation of achievements, with several campus from the Austin, Pflugerville and Round Rock school districts earning all possible distinctions applicable to that school in 2016.

Distinction designations are awarded to campuses based on achievement in performance indicators relative to a group of 40 campuses of similar type, size and student demographics. Depending on campus grade levels and type, the number of potential distinction designations can vary.

Up to seven distinction designations can be earned for Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading; Academic Achievement in Mathematics; Academic Achievement in Science; Academic Achievement in Social Studies; Top 25 Percent: Student Progress; Top 25 Percent: Closing Performance Gaps; and Post-secondary Readiness.

“Earning one or more campus distinctions is noteworthy and should be a source of pride in a
community,” said Commissioner of Education Mike Morath in a prepared statement. “Earning all possible distinctions is a significant accomplishment and should signal to parents that there is extraordinary work taking place on that campus.”
Several area campuses earned all possible distinctions. They are:

• Austin ISD (5) – LASA High School; Ann Richards School For Young Women; Graham Elementary School; Cowan Elementary School; Blazier Elementary School.
• Pflugerville ISD – Parmer Lane Elementary School
• Round Rock ISD (6) – Westwood High School; Spicewood Elementary School; Kathy Caraway Elementary School; Canyon Creek Elementary School; Great Oaks Elementary School; Linda Herrington Elementary School.
• KIPP Austin Public Schools (2) – KIPP Austin Collegiate (Austin); KIPP Academy of Arts and Letters (Austin)
• NYOS Charter School – NYOS – Magnolia McCullough Campus Charter School
• Texas Preparatory School – Texas Preparatory School (Austin)

Last month, TEA released the 2016 state accountability ratings for more than 1,200 school districts and charters, as well as more than 8,600 campuses statewide. The ratings revealed that approximately 94 percent of school districts and charters across Texas have achieved the rating of "Met Standard."

To view the 2016 state accountability ratings and distinction designations for all districts,
charters and campuses, visit the Texas Education Agency website by clicking here.

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