Two public scorecards from the Texas Education Agency offer a current snapshot of Great Hearts Texas. Charter FIRST, which evaluates financial stewardship, awarded the district a first draft score of 98 out of 100 (A – Superior Achievement). Under the state’s refreshed A–F accountability system based on standardized testing, the district earned an overall B. Together, these ratings reflect a system of academies that are performing academically and financially.
Under the recently updated A–F system based on standardized testing, our B Grade reflects a consistent performance across student achievement, progress, and closing gaps. This steady performance has occurred amid a period when more grade levels and sections are being added to meet enrollment demand. Our faculty and students are effectively closing gaps, improving year after year, and doing so across a network of schools and communities that are still growing.
A couple of examples tell the story. Our Irving Upper School made it three straight A Grades, even as the state has changed the curve to make it harder to do so. Western Hills has worked hard over several years, improving impressively to a B under the new grading measures while serving more than 40% economically disadvantaged students. The campus has grown by more than 100 students each year and, this year, fulfills its vision as a full K–12 academy. The success in closing these gaps belongs to the partnership between the Western Hills families, faculty, and the steady leadership of its headmasters.
Charter FIRST assesses how educational institutions manage public resources responsibly and sustainably. Our preliminary score of 98 out of 100 reflects the TEA’s findings of careful budgeting, transparent audits, and responsible long-term planning.
High financial marks mean families can count on stable operations and investment in classrooms. Although our academies do not “teach to the test” as others do, a district grade of B under a tougher system indicates reliable instruction and a culture of improvement. Irving Upper and Western Hills are examples of how our high expectations and a classical model can thrive in every neighborhood.
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