ABILENE, Texas — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has published 2023 accountability results under its revised rating system, and Wylie Independent School District earned an overall score of 87, a “B” rating. By comparison, Wylie posted an “A” (94) in 2022, and a state revised calculation last fall projected a 2022 score of 89 under the new framework. Superintendent Joey Light praised students and staff for maintaining high achievement while adapting to new expectations: “The bar moved higher for every district in Texas, yet our Bulldogs kept pushing forward. Test scores matter, but they capture only part of the innovation, character, and community spirit that define Wylie ISD.”
What Changed?
This year marks the first official use of the redesigned system, which—among several shifts—raised the cut‑score for a district to earn an “A” in the College, Career & Military Readiness metric from 60 percent to 88 percent. The higher standard led many districts across the state to see letter‑grade drops even as student performance improved. Legal challenges from more than 100 districts delayed the release for months, underscoring widespread concern about rolling out the formula mid‑cycle.
Continued Growth and Community Investment
While accountability calculations adjust, Wylie ISD’s momentum has never been stronger. Voters overwhelmingly approved a $240 million bond in 2023, funding new classrooms, labs, athletic spaces, and other amenities coming online across the district. During the April School Board Meeting, trustees recently authorized $11.48 million in additional renovations to support upgrades at existing campuses. These projects are designed to meet growing enrollment—20 percent of Wylie students hail from military families— and to ensure every learner has access to modern facilities and programs.
Joey Light, Superintendent
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