Texas School District Climbs to 78 State Rating
Red Oak ISD in Texas improved its state accountability rating from 77 to 78, with the high school jumping five points to earn two distinctions. Ten campus distinctions across the district prove sustained effort from teachers and staff is paying off. #
Teachers and staff in Red Oak, Texas are celebrating real academic gains after their district's latest state ratings showed measurable progress.
Red Oak ISD improved its overall state accountability score from 77 in 2025 to 78 in 2026. The gains reflect stronger student achievement and academic progress across the district's campuses.
The biggest win came at Red Oak High School, which jumped five points from an 81 to an 86, earning a mid-level B rating and two distinctions in science and social studies. That kind of leap doesn't happen by accident.
Wooden Elementary led all campuses with an 87 rating and earned an impressive five distinctions, including top marks in reading, math, academic growth, postsecondary readiness, and closing achievement gaps. Shields Elementary also earned recognition for science achievement and academic growth despite maintaining its 80 rating.
The district now holds 10 total distinctions, up from seven the previous year. These awards recognize campuses that excel in specific academic areas or show exceptional growth with students.
"These results reflect the collective efforts of our teachers, support staff, administrators and every employee who plays a role in helping our students succeed," said Superintendent Brenda Sanford. She emphasized that while ratings represent just one measure, they provide important evidence the district is heading in the right direction.
Why This Inspires
Behind every point increase are thousands of small victories: lesson plans tailored to struggling students, teachers staying late for extra help, interventions adjusted when something isn't working. The ratings capture what happens when an entire school community commits to lifting up every child.
The district isn't settling either. Their 2026-27 theme, "ElevAte: Hawks Rising," reflects a commitment to keep climbing toward A ratings on every campus while supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally.
From mid-level Cs to high Bs, Red Oak's campuses are proving that steady, focused effort creates momentum that lifts everyone.
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