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For questions or assistance regarding the information in this section, call the Performance Reporting Division at 512-463-9704 or email performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.
Final A–F Accountability Rating System Manual for 2027 Ratings
2027 Academic Accountability System Resources regarding the updates are available on the 2027 Accountability System webpage. After the public comment period, the proposed updates have been incorporated into the final A–F Accountability Rating System Manual.
Previously adopted manuals included early communication of changes that would impact future accountability cycles to ensure the manual remained relevant across multiple cycles. The following rules for the 2027 accountability year that have been previously adopted include the following:
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College Preparatory Course Requirements: CCMR credit will be earned in 2027 accountability for those courses meeting requirements aligned between districts and the partnering IHEs taken by students who were in their 12th grade year.
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Programs of Study and Industry-Based Certification (IBC) Alignment: College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) credit will be earned in 2027 accountability for successfully earning an approved IBC from either the 2022-25 list (with sunsetting limit) or the 2025-30 list, with CTE Completer status in an aligned program of study.
Two minor updates were made related to the A–F Accountability Rating System for 2027, which include:
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Related to A–F appeals: A granted Closing the Gaps appeal can update comprehensive, targeted, or additional targeted support intervention federal identifications.
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Related to campus number requests: In alignment with anticipated changes to 19 Texas Administrative Code §97.1066, the campus request deadline in the A–F Accountability Rating System Manual for 2027 has been moved from September 1 to May 31.
Edits for clarity regarding consistent language and terminology throughout each chapter are also embedded in the final A–F Accountability Rating System Manual based on public comment. In the coming weeks, additional opportunities to join us to learn about the updated framework will be shared. For additional information, please reference the To the Administrator Addressed Correspondence on Final A-F Accountability System Manual for 2027.
Updated Preliminary 2028 A–F Accountability Framework
The updated 2028 A-F Accountability System Framework reflects the requirements of HB 8 and other legislation, as well as feedback from key stakeholders and the public. This updated framework is intended to preview anticipated changes that will be incorporated into the Proposed Accountability Rating System Manual for 2028 ratings.
Resources with information about the updated framework are now available on the Accountability System Development webpage:
The Accountability Rating System Manual for 2028 ratings will be proposed for adoption into rule later this year.
For additional information, please reference the To the Administrator Addressed Correspondence on the Updated 2028 A-F Accountability Rating System Framework.
2025 TELPAS Composite Data
The Unmasked 2025 TELPAS Composite scores by campus are now available for download in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application. Beginning with 2026 accountability, TELPAS Composite scores will once again be used in the Domain 3 English Language Proficiency component. To support districts in understanding the campus-level baseline data that will be used for ratings, TEA released the Unmasked 2025 TELPAS Composite Scores by campus. This listing is provided for informational purposes only and reflects the data that will serve as the prior-year baseline for 2026 accountability calculations.
REMINDER: Performance Reporting Help Desk
Performance Reporting has transitioned to a new ticketing system for all support requests and questions. The Performance Reporting Inbox will not be monitored, effective March 6th. This change is designed to streamline communication, ensure faster response times, and improve tracking and resolution of inquiries. Stakeholders who previously sent questions to Performance Reporting via email will now submit inquiries through the TEA Help Desk, enabling our team to provide more efficient, consistent support.
Student Demographic Listing and Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) Training
Join us for an upcoming webinar on March 26th, 2026, at 9:30 am, focused on a new Student Demographic Listing and the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE), designed to support districts and campuses in ensuring accurate data for accountability and assessment. During this session, we’ll walk through how to interpret the Student Demographic Listing, explain how demographic information flows from PEIMS into TIDE, how to verify or change the information in TIDE, and discuss why TIDE is a critical source for accountability calculations. We’ll also highlight common data issues across both systems that can impact accountability outcomes. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to use these tools together to review, validate, and align student demographic data ahead of key reporting and assessment milestones. Register today!
Note: To register, users must have or create a free Zoom account.
College, Career, and Military Readiness for 2031 Accountability Webinar
Join us for an upcoming webinar focused on College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) for 2031 Accountability. During the webinar, TEA staff will share current analyses and proposed frameworks that inform how CCMR will be evaluated in the 2031 accountability system, with a particular focus on aligning indicators to meaningful post-secondary outcomes.
Topics to be covered include:
- Correlation data for CCMR indicators and postsecondary outcomes, including how indicators are being studied to better understand their relationship to successful postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion.
- A proposed framework for differential weighting of CCMR indicators, highlighting how varying levels of postsecondary impact may be reflected in future accountability calculations.
Use the links below to register for your preferred time and to receive a calendar invite via Zoom. Each session will feature identical content.
Registration Links:
March 24, 2026, at 9 am
March 31, 2026, at 10 am
Note: in order to register, users must have or create a free zoom account.
College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Tracker Coming Soon
The CCMR Tracker (Part I) will be available in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application on April 2, 2026. The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Tracker is an informational tool that allows districts to monitor CCMR indicator completion for students reported as enrolled in grades 9–12 on the TSDS Fall PEIMS snapshot, as well as select prior‑year annual graduates. The tracker will display student‑level CCMR indicators using data available to the agency at the time of release and is intended to provide an early preview of data that may be used in accountability calculations. Additional information and guidance will be shared upon release.
Final 2026 Accelerated Testers Student Listings released in TEAL
The Final 2026 Accelerated Testers Student Listings is available in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application. This year, there are two listings available to stakeholders: the Final 2026 Accelerated Student Listing, which includes students reported as 12th graders on the PEIMS Fall Snapshot, and a new listing, the Accelerated Testing Listing for Students in Grades 9-11, which is intended to support schools and school systems in planning for SAT/ACT testing for future accountability cycles.
These listings identify students who earned Approaches Grade Level or above on the Algebra I, English II, and/or Biology STAAR EOC assessments prior to grade 9 and are used to support federal testing requirements for accountability purposes. Both listings reflect each accelerated student’s applicable subject area(s) and indicate whether a corresponding SAT or ACT result is on record as of May 2025 (2024–25, 2023– 24, and 2022–23 school years). Only students in grade 12, who are listed in the Final 2026 Accelerated Student Listing, will be included in 2026 accountability calculations. For additional information, please reference the To the Administrator Addressed Correspondence on Final 2026 Accelerated Testers Student Listings.
2026 Campus 3-12 Enrollment (In Membership) List
The 2026 Campus 3-12 Enrollment (In Membership) List is available on the 2026 Accountability Rating System webpage. This list reflects campus-level membership counts for students in grades 3-12 and economically disadvantaged rates. This list reflects data from the Fall PEIMS Submission and is used in accountability calculations, including district proportional weighting. Districts and campuses are encouraged to review the list once posted and retain a local copy for reference.
Student Demographic Listing
A new student listing is available in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) Accountability application. This new student listing, created based on feedback from our stakeholders, contains all students and their demographic information, as reported in the 2025 Fall PEIMS Submission. The purpose of this listing is to support schools and school systems in clarifying who is in their accountability subset and to ensure consistency across PEIMS and TIDE. We hope you can join us at the PEIMS Demographic Listing and Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) Training on March 26, 2026, to learn more about this student listing and how it can be used in your context. You may also reference the 2026 PEIMS student demographic listing explanation of methodology and sources document posted on the Performance Reporting Resources webpage.
Improve Performance Reporting Processes and Products
Many of the tools shared in recent bulletins were created and shared based on the feedback received from stakeholders across Texas. As we work to better serve our stakeholders, if you have suggested enhancements to existing products or processes or new tools that would better meet your needs, please share your ideas through our survey, Suggested Enhancements to Performance Reporting's Products and Processes. We appreciate your feedback as we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.
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