The Texas Education Agency has released its latest accountability ratings, with Van Alstyne Independent School District receiving an overall score of 87, which corresponds to a B rating. This score represents a decrease of two points from the district's previous accountability rating.
Campus Achievements
Two campuses within the district earned A ratings. Van Alstyne High School received a score of 96, driven by strong STAAR performance, high graduation rates, and success in College, Career and Military Readiness programs. Van Alstyne Junior High also earned an A rating with an overall score of 91, supported by strong student performance on STAAR assessments.
Areas for Growth
The district noted that its remaining campuses received C ratings. Officials stated that improving student achievement and growth at these campuses remains a priority for the 2026-27 school year. Several initiatives are already underway to address these areas.
Instructional support has been expanded in math and early literacy. At Van Alstyne Middle School, math courses are being double-blocked to provide additional instructional time. The district added four experienced math teachers to the VAMS staff. At the elementary level, new K-2 reading and math coaching positions have been created. Additional resources include classroom decodable readers and instructional manipulatives.
The district has restructured its Emergent Bilingual and Gifted and Talented programs following a year of evaluation. An additional teacher for each program has been added. Behavioral supports are also being implemented at Sanford Elementary.
To better measure growth, the district is implementing MAP Growth assessments in grades K-12. This data will help identify learning needs and monitor individual growth. Students in grades 3-8 will have access to Personalized Pathways in math and reading, which create individualized learning pathways based on current understanding levels.
Teachers and campus leaders have received training on these tools, with additional professional development planned throughout the year.
