Texas schools are receiving their latest A-F accountability ratings, but what does that letter grade really tell families? Local non-profit Good Reason Houston broke down what the ratings mean, where schools are making progress and where more support may be needed.

KPRC 2 launches ENOUGH on September 13, an accountability journalism initiative investigating the issues that matter most to Houstonians and pressing for answers about who is responsible, why problems persist and what happens next.

Accountability starts here. Houston deserves answers when problems persist, and systems fail the people they’re meant to serve.

SOUND OFF: As we prepare for our interview, KPRC 2 would like to hear from you, the viewer, on what questions you’d like us to ask the governor.

A well-known dumping site near the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and Holmes Road has become a persistent issue for local officials.

“We can look at how they evaluate customer needs for where the mobile generation needs to go, including looking at their emergency operation plan and how it deals with this,” PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson said.

PUC approves audit after accusations of overcharging and overspending

As students and teachers embark on the journey that is the 2024-2025 school year, many schools will be working to improve their accountability ratings and those already on a strong slope, will aim to keep their momentum. However, many may be wondering exactly what the accountability rating exactly is and how it’s measured.