Preliminary state accountability ratings for 2025 released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) show that 85 percent of Midlothian ISD campuses earned an A or B rating, with nine of the district’s 13 rated schools improving their scores over the past two years. The district earned an overall score of 85, or a B rating.
Two campuses earned a rating of A, nine earned a B, and two earned a C on the 2025 accountability rating. None of Midlothian ISD’s schools earned a D or F rating.
“I am proud of the hard work of our students, teachers, families, and staff that the campus and district ratings reflect,” said Superintendent Dr. David Belding. “The state accountability system is a complex system with many components that impact the final rating of each campus and district. The growth we see from our campuses is a reflection of a strong commitment to student achievement.
“While these ratings, primarily based on one test given on one day, do not fully capture the totality of the work our schools are doing, it is a measure for us to reflect on and continue to push forward for the continued growth of our students. Thank you to our teachers, principals, staff, and families for supporting our students to achieve their potential in every way.”
The accountability system raises expectations for all Texas districts with tougher CCMR thresholds, increased levels of critical thinking components and writing requirements for all grade levels on the STAAR assessment, and an emphasis on student growth measures. When calculating a school district’s overall state accountability grade, the system weights student achievement at 70 percent and closing performance gaps at 30 percent, highlighting the importance of individual student success.
MISD files CCMR appeal
Final accountability ratings will be published later this fall. Midlothian ISD anticipates its final ratings to change. The district is filing an appeal with TEA regarding its College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) score. Preliminary accountability information does not reflect the data the district is submitting through the appeal. The district is optimistic about the appeal. If accepted, both MISD high schools will experience a substantial increase in their respective campus scores, which would also increase the district’s overall score.
Celebrating distinctions
In addition to the overall ratings, Midlothian ISD campuses earned six academic distinctions from TEA, highlighting excellence in specific areas and growth categories, beyond achieving an overall acceptable rating.
- T.E. Baxter Elementary – Top 25 percent Comparative Closing the Gaps
- Frank Seale Middle School – Top 25 percent Comparative Academic Growth
- Frank Seale Middle School – Top 25 percent Comparative Closing the Gaps
- Frank Seale Middle School – Postsecondary Readiness
- Midlothian High School – Academic Achievement in Mathematics
- Midlothian High School – Top 25 percent Comparative Academic Growth
2025 Midlothian ISD Campus Accountability Ratings
T.E. Baxter Elementary – B
Jean Coleman Elementary – B
J.R. Irvin Elementary– C
Longbranch Elementary – B
Dolores W. McClatchey Elementary – A
LaRue Miller Elementary – B
Mt. Peak Elementary – B
J.A. Vitovsky Elementary – C
Dieterich Middle School – B
Frank Seale Middle School – B
Walnut Grove Middle School – A
Midlothian Heritage High School – B
Midlothian High School – B
Preliminary ratings for the 2024 were also released on Aug. 15. More details can be found on the TEA Texas Schools website.
To help parents and community members understand the A-F accountability system, MISD created a series of informative videos last fall. These short videos break down the updates in easy-to-understand language and are available.
Want to view your child’s individual STAAR results? Visit the Texas Education Agency Family Portal. Reach out to your child’s school for support if needed.
