We're thrilled to share that Lamar CISD is one of 301 school districts and charter schools in the state to earn the "A" rating for the 2018-19 school year, according to a recent article by Houston Chronicle.

"We're extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of our staff, and the determination of our students," Lamar CISD Superintendent Thomas Randle said in a news release. "This accountability rating reflects the vision of our board and the combined efforts of our staff, families and community to create an environment where students feel encouraged and supported, and as a result, excel academically.”

According to the news release, Lamar CISD campuses "earned a total of 86 distinctions in 2019, compared to 78 in 2018."

The seven categories in which campuses can earn a distinction are English language arts/reading, math, science, social studies, academic growth, closing performance gaps and post-secondary readiness.

"At the campus level, 28 campuses earned one or more Distinction Designations and three campuses earned all Distinction Designations for which they were eligible," the district reported.

"This year's STAAR scores demonstrate Texas students are learning more in the core subjects designed to set them up for future success," said Education Commissioner Mike Morath in a news release. "More students are meeting grade-level expectations in Texas, and this is because of the incredibly talented work of our educators in classrooms around the state."

Morath said recently passed legislation, including House Bill 3, will help provided Texas educators "the resources, including funding, and tools necessary to improve student outcomes."

"Gov. Abbott and members of the Texas legislature have taken seriously the task of educating future generations. House Bill 3 will help increase opportunities to secure greater educational outcomes for our students and TEA remains committed to our work of identifying additional areas for improvement, growth, and progress," Morath said.