Longview ISD schools earned 53 total distinctions on accountability ratings, according to the Texas Education Agency. An increase from the 51 distinctions earned a year ago, and yet again one of the highest numbers of distinctions for any school system in East Texas.
Campuses are awarded distinctions for achievement in several areas based on performance relative to a group of 40 other campuses in Texas (campus comparison group) that are of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics. Districts and campuses that receive an accountability rating of A, B, C, or D are eligible to earn distinction designations. However, the only distinction a district may earn is postsecondary readiness, which Longview ISD received.
Longview ISD campuses earned 52 out of 70 possible distinctions, as well as the district-wide distinction in postsecondary readiness, bringing the total number of distinctions to 53.
Foster and Judson middle school campuses earned 7-out-of-7 possible distinctions, with Bramlette, Hudson PEP, J.L. Everhart, and Johnston-McQueen elementary campuses earning 5-out-of-5 possible distinctions. (Elementary-level campuses do not include the Social Studies designation of the Middle School and High School levels.)
Longview High earned 5-out-of-6 distinctions, with Ned E. Williams Elementary earning 4-out-of-5 distinctions. Bailey Elementary (formerly South Ward) earned 3-out-of-5 distinctions.
The current state accountability rating system was implemented in the 2018-19 school year to assess districts, campuses, and charter schools. Schools and districts are rated in three domains: student achievement, student progress, and closing performance gaps across all student groups, including economically disadvantaged, special education, and English learners.
Distinction designations are awarded in the following areas: academic achievement in English language arts/reading, mathematics, science, social studies, closing the gaps, growth (unavailable in 2021), and postsecondary readiness.
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