Some Texas families and teachers criticize the end-of-the-year STAAR test for the enormous burdens it puts on students. They say the test is too long; it can take up to seven hours to finish. Some parents report their kids don’t want to go to school on testing days.

Austin ISD improved its overall accountability rating and saw more campuses earn passing grades in 2025, while three middle schools remain at risk of closure or state takeover after receiving failing marks for the fourth consecutive year.

Many Austin and Texas school showed improvement from 2023 to 2025 and performed better overall, according to the TEA. However, locally, many Austin schools are still below the "acceptable" mark.

With more than 70,000 students, Austin Independent School District is the largest school district in Central Texas.

Cruz said that before school begins on August 18, Austin ISD will be sharing the latest information to the communities each campus serves to explain how different campuses will be run.

According to the Austin ISD Enrollment Services Team, some families were experiencing issues related to continuing transfer students, as well as difficulties accessing the district’s parent portal.

The Texas Education Agency released its latest A–F accountability ratings Friday, giving the Austin Independent School District an overall score of 79, or a “C.

AUSTIN, Texas — The chief financial officer (CFO) for the Austin Independent School District has been cleared of any wrongdoing, but won't return to his role. Eduardo Ramos was arrested on July ...

The first day of school took a turn in Austin, Texas when a bus carrying 42 students rolled on its side. The bus veered into an embankment.

As the Austin Independent School District gears up for the upcoming school year, the district is keeping an eye on the 2026-27 school year. Officials are focusi