Bastrop ISD keeps C rating, targets B in two years

Bastrop Independent School District received a C on the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 accountability report, maintaining the grade it earned for the second consecutive year. District officials announced at the State of the District meeting that they plan to reach a B rating within the next two years. Their goal includes eliminating all low-performing campuses during that timeframe.

The district’s overall scaled score increased to 72 points, up from 65 points in the 2022-23 school year. That change moved the district from a D to a C. Compared to the previous year, the overall score rose by one point. Student achievement improved by three points, while the metric for closing gaps dropped by three points.

The TEA system calculates these grades using three components: student achievement, school progress, and closing the gaps. For campus ratings, the higher of the first two scores counts for 70 percent of the total, while closing the gaps makes up the remaining 30 percent. District-level scores use a proportionality method that weighs overall performance, individual campus scores, and student enrollment numbers. A score between 80 and 89 earns a B, while 70 to 79 results in a C.

Among the 17 campuses evaluated for the 2025-26 ratings, eight earned an A or B. Five campuses received an F. When compared to the 2024-25 school year, eight campuses raised their letter grade by at least one level. Cedar Creek Middle School advanced two letter grades during that period. Two campuses saw their evaluations drop by one letter grade.

Superintendent Kristi Lee stated that the district has refined support systems to tailor assistance to each campus’s specific needs. These measures include monthly meetings with campus support teams and weekly one-on-one sessions with the chief academic officer and education directors. District leaders also conduct frequent observations of classroom instruction and provide targeted support for teaching and leadership.

Lee said the district is recognizing the progress made in classrooms while remaining transparent about areas needing improvement. She noted that students and staff achieved measurable gains. The district’s plan focuses on ensuring every student has access to strong teaching and opportunities that prepare them for future steps. The district aims to address the gaps that prevented a higher rating this year.