KISD is celebrating meaningful progress in the 2025 Texas Education Accountability Ratings, with the majority of campuses maintaining or improving their overall performance. At the same time, district leaders acknowledge that challenges remain, and they are committed to addressing them with urgency and focus.
This year, 22 campuses increased their overall score, while five campuses maintained their score. That means 27 of the district’s 49 rated campuses held steady or improved.
Highlights include:
High schools: Of seven rated high schools, six improved their overall score.
Middle schools: Of 12 middle schools, six improved, including four of the district’s highest-need middle schools.
Elementary schools: Ten of 31 elementary campuses saw improvement.
The district also reduced the number of “D” or “F” rated schools by four, from 13 to nine, a notable step forward in its long-term improvement plan. Additionally, 21 campuses earned distinction designations for achievement, growth, closing the gaps, or post-secondary readiness.
Interim Superintendent Dr. King Davis credited the district’s strategic focus for the gains, pointing to last year’s shift to standardized instructional materials, including an emphasis on phonics-based instruction in elementary schools, as well as designated intervention class periods at secondary campuses.
“We are encouraged by the growth we’re seeing, especially in our secondary schools and in our highest-need campuses,” Davis said. “At the same time, we know some of our campuses face longstanding challenges that must be addressed. These results show progress, but they also remind us of the important work still ahead. The dedication of our leaders, teachers, staff, and students gives us confidence that we can continue to build momentum.”
Davis emphasized that district leaders will continue to study the accountability reports closely and implement targeted action plans. The goal, he said, is clear: to ensure every student in Killeen ISD is challenged and supported to grow throughout their educational journey.