Houston ISD’s Failing Schools Reemerge | Texas News

Houston ISD’s 2025-26 accountability ratings show surprising progress—with scores up for the third straight year and dozens of campuses improving. But a sobering setback: four elementary schools have dropped to F ratings, reversing last year’s milestone of zero failing campuses. Despite a dramatic reduction in D and F campuses since state takeover, these schools now face a second straight failing grade. Superintendent Mike Miles, optimistic about regaining local control by June 2027, acknowledged concerns raised in a viral video about senior students’ reading and writing skills—issues he says have always existed but demand urgent, bold action. He pointed to Wheatley High School’s historic A rating as proof of what’s possible, while pushing the district toward its “moonshot” goal: every campus earning an A or B. Miles is celebrating the hard work behind the gains, even as the road ahead remains steep. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a13ca9618a930913