Tyler ISD is projecting the most A and B-rated campuses since Texas introduced its current accountability rules. Based on the District's internal analysis of Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability measures, 14 Tyler ISD campuses are projected to earn an A or B for 2026, while the district’s overall rating is projected to increase from 81 to 82, maintaining a B. TEA has not yet released its preliminary ratings, and the district’s calculations remain subject to change once the agency publishes its results.
“Looking at the aggregate, I’m proud of our students, parents, teachers, and campus principals for the way they performed in the 2025-2026 school year," said Tyler ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marty Crawford. "The characteristics of our school district are unlike any other in East Texas, and we are competing well against our state peers."
The projected results include five A-rated campuses and nine B-rated campuses. The 14 combined A and B ratings are the district’s highest total since the current accountability system took effect.
“Celebrating first downs is always enjoyable, and the increase in the district rating is certainly a point of emphasis, as are the most A and B-rated campuses since the Great Accountability Reset from the 2022-2023 academic year,” said Dr. Crawford. “Adding Jones Elementary as an A-rated campus paired with Bonner maintaining its status (narrowly missing a consecutive A at an 89), along with our four high school performances, are obvious points of pride.”
Among the projected highlights:
Both comprehensive high schools post gains. Tyler Legacy High School is projected to rise from 85 to 88, while Tyler High School is projected to climb eight points, from 78 to 86.
Jones Elementary records a 17-point gain. Jones Elementary School is projected to increase from 74 to 91.
Early College High School remains at the top. Early College High School, the No. 1-ranked high school in East Texas, is projected to earn a 99 and maintain its A rating.
Additional A-rated projections include Birdwell Dual Language Immersion School, Caldwell Arts Academy, and RISE Academy. Dr. Bryan C. Jack Elementary School is projected to gain seven points, moving from 82 to 89, while Clarkston Elementary School is projected to improve from 69 to 77.
Tyler ISD is also responding directly to campuses where projections show lower performance. The District has aligned leadership, instructional coaching, progress monitoring, and student support to campus needs. At Boulter Middle School, the 2026-2027 school year begins implementation of the Accelerated Campus Excellence (ACE) model, a strategic redesign focused on strong teaching, targeted academic support, expanded learning time, and improved student outcomes.
“Annually, every school system identifies where improvements need to occur,” said Crawford. “This past year represents no exception, and the district’s energy a year ago in the design of our Evergreen Systems of Excellence (ESE) deployed this year at our ACE campus at Boulter, and the select campuses where our instructional theory of action needed a reboot.”
Because TEA has not yet issued preliminary 2026 accountability ratings, Tyler ISD's projections are based on available student performance data and internal tools aligned with the agency's accountability methodology. Individual campus and District scores may shift when TEA releases its calculations.
Tyler ISD will review TEA's preliminary ratings when they are released and will continue refining campus action plans before the 2026-2027 school year.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hines at Jennifer.Hines@TylerISD.org.