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Abilene ISD: District rating increases, most campuses decrease
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shelly Womack , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The district is working toward a specific goal, known as the North Star Goal, which aims for 75% of students to be enrolled in highly rated schools. This rating rose to 76, a one-point increase from the previous year.
The latest accountability ratings have been released, showing an increase in the overall district rating. This rating rose to 76, a one-point increase from the previous year. However, not all campuses saw improvement, with 11 experiencing a decrease in their ratings.
The district is working toward a specific goal, known as the North Star Goal, which aims for 75% of students to be enrolled in highly rated schools.
Further information on the current progress toward this goal and the detailed ratings can be found through the source.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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