From Texastribune · · 40s
Houston School Takeovers Face Sustainability Questions
Houston ISD's state-led turnaround model shows improved test scores but declining enrollment and rising costs.
In brief
Houston ISD's state-led turnaround model shows improved test scores but declining enrollment and rising costs. Houston ISD's state takeover boosted test scores since 2023 but enrollment dropped and costs rose, raising sustainability concerns. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Houston ISD State Takeover
Test scores have gone up since the state took over Houston ISD in 2023.
Declining Enrollment and Costs
Enrollment has dropped and costs have increased, raising questions about sustainability.
TribCast Discussion
Eleanor Klibanoff and Texas Tribune reporter Sneha Dey discuss Houston ISD's model for other districts.
The big picture
Houston ISD's state takeover boosted test scores since 2023 but enrollment dropped and costs rose, raising sustainability concerns.
