Katy ISD Outperforms State Averages, Earns Top Rating Among Texas’ Largest School Districts

KATY, TX [August 17, 2026] – Katy ISD is once again raising the bar for academic excellence across Texas. For the 2025–26 accountability cycle, the District earned a B/88 rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), placing Katy ISD as the top-performing large school district in the state. Trustees reviewed the results during the Aug. 17 Board Work Study meeting, celebrating another strong showing in the District’s longstanding record of academic achievement.

The rating demonstrates strong performance on state assessments across Katy ISD. This spring, students outperformed their peers across Texas at the “Meets” level by:

• 17 points above the state average in Math.

• 16 points above the state average in Reading/English.

• 17 points above the state average in Science.

• 19 points above the state average in Social Studies.

“We are incredibly proud of our students and educators,” Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski said. “Our students continue to achieve at a high level, outperforming their peers across Texas. While there is always more work to do, these results reflect the excellence in action happening in classrooms every day and the strong foundation our students are building for continued success.”

During the presentation, District leaders emphasized that improvement remains a key priority. Through data-driven analysis at both the campus and District levels, educators continue identifying areas where students need additional support.

Katy ISD schools continue to use student performance data to identify opportunities for growth and provide targeted support. In the latest accountability ratings, 62 Katy ISD campuses earned A or B ratings.

Beyond the state accountability system, Katy ISD continues to earn recognition for academic and organizational excellence. For the fifth consecutive year, the District earned an A+ and was named the No. 1 Best School District in the Houston Area by Niche in 2026. The District has also earned the highest rating available through the state’s School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for 23 consecutive years.

Katy ISD students kicked off the 2026 – 2027 school year with excitement and smiles for another year marking milestones & accomplishments. 

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