Accountability
OVERVIEW
The overall design of the TEA accountability system evaluates performance according to three domains:
Student Achievement evaluates performance across all subjects for all students on both general and alternate assessments; College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators; and graduation rates.
School Progress measures outcomes in two areas: the number of students that grew, or were accelerated, at least one year academically (or are on track) as measured by STAAR results and the achievement of all students relative to campuses with similar economically disadvantaged percentages.
Closing the Gaps uses disaggregated data to demonstrate differentials among racial/ethnic groups, socioeconomic background, and other factors. The indicators included in this domain, as well as the domain’s construction, align the state accountability system with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Rating Labels
Districts and campuses receive an overall rating, as well as a rating for each domain. The rating labels for districts and campuses are as follows:
- A, B, C, D, or F: Assigned for overall performance and for performance in each domain to districts and campuses (including those evaluated under alternative education accountability [AEA]) that meet the performance target for the letter grade.
Distinction Designations
Districts and campuses that receive acceptable accountability ratings are eligible to earn distinction designations (acceptable performance is defined as an overall rating of A, B, or C). Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics. Districts are eligible for a distinction designation in postsecondary readiness.
Other accountability reports for Saint Jo ISD, including the TAPR (Texas Academic Performance Report), FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas), School Report Cards with Designation Distinctions, District Accreditation Status, and Federal Report Cards are incuded on the required posting tabs.
2026 Ratings
(click each to view detailed reports on txschools.gov)
*Saint Jo Elementary has been identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) based on its performance in Domain 3, Closing the Gaps, for the 2025-2026 school year. The school’s improvement strategy will focus on intensive curriculum and instruction improvements.
Click here to view their Targeted Improvement Plan
Join us on Saturday, 10/31/2026, following the Fall Fest at 2:15 pm in the library to review Saint Jo Elementary’s Targeted Improvement Plan and share your input. Your voice helps shape our students’ success.