Magnolia ISD posts strongest scores under new state accountability system

Dr. Garza walked trustees through the state's three accountability domains—student achievement (STAAR and CCMR), school progress (growth and relative performance) and closing performance gaps—and explained how the state calculates district and school scale scores. He said the district's composite score was 87, the highest MISD has received under the new system, and that 47 campus distinctions were earned this year, up from 26 last year.

Dr. Garza highlighted specific campus performance (for example, Magnolia West High School's strong STAAR and CCMR components) and said CCMR for the district was 97%, roughly 90 more graduates than the previous year. He cautioned trustees that House Bill 8 will change statewide testing and growth measures next year and that guidance from TEA is still forthcoming.