Katy’s one of three big districts with recognized label

By HELEN ERIKSEN
Chronicle Correspondent

Katy school district officials learned Tuesday from the Texas Education Agency that Katy has improved from an overall acceptable rating to a recognized rating and several district campuses have risen higher in individual school rankings.

Katy is one of 330 districts out of 1,227 districts statewide to receive a recognized academic rating in 2006, according to new accountability ratings for public schools announced today in a press release by Texas Education Commissioner Shirley Neeley.

For individual school school accountability ratings for Katy ISD schools, check the TEA Web site at http://www.tea.state.tx.us. Campus ratings are also posted at www.katyisd.org.

Also, in a Katy ISD press release today, school officials say they are pleased that Katy is one of only three large districts in Texas to receive the recognized status. ...more…