TEA A-F State Accountability System

The STAAR results are used as one component in the A-F accountability rating system for evaluating the performance of public-school districts and campuses in Texas each year.

The A-F system was established in 2017. It uses a framework based on three domains:

• Student Achievement - Performance on STAAR and graduation rates
• School Progress - Academic growth measures and relative performance
• Closing the Gaps - Addressing achievement gaps between student groups

Based on scores across these domains, districts and schools receive A-F ratings based on how well students perform on the state assessment, graduation, college and career readiness, and other measures. The system has undergone changes that will go into effect this year on how school and overall district performance is determined.

Click here to access the Ratings Report for Irving ISD.

As part of a regular review cycle, the criteria and standards in the A-F framework are being adjusted starting in 2023, that include:

• Greater weight on academic progress measures versus just achievement outcomes
• Increased rigor in graduation rate and postsecondary readiness standards
• Minimum student group size lowered to provide more group data
• Focus on supporting student groups most in need

These changes aim to enhance fairness and provide a more well-rounded evaluation of performance. As a result, 2023 ratings will look vastly different than prior years. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), it will be more rigorous to attain an “A” based on how the ratings will be calculated compared to how they have been prior to 2023. However, Irving ISD is committed to using this information to improve educational and instructional experiences and outcomes for students.