Hello Pasadena ISD Family,

Today, the Texas Education Agency released A-F accountability ratings based on performance data for the 2022-2023 school year, and we wanted parents and the community to understand that the quality of education at Pasadena ISD continues to improve.

A huge shift in the Texas Education Agency’s accountability ratings formula for 2023 can give the perception that districts are performing lower than the previous year which can be misleading.  

In fact, in many cases a school district or school may have improved in some or all academic areas but show a lower rating according to the new methodology.  

Pasadena ISD was a “B” rated district in 2023.  District-wide we earned 105 performance distinction designations for that school year.

School districts across the state challenged TEA’s new rating method in the courts, thus causing a delay in the release of these ratings.

Despite the delays, Pasadena ISD has continued to utilize its own systems to track and understand student performance. As we move forward, we will continue to utilize our methods to understand our students' STAAR scores, and make adjustments for improvement where necessary.

Pasadena ISD will continue to follow our Portrait of a Graduate model meant to educate the whole child so students can become productive citizens and lifelong learners that are academically, socially, and emotionally prepared.

As always, we are committed to advocate for our kids and utilize scores and ratings as a benchmark for improvement.