Frisco ISD secures fifth consecutive A under Texas accountability system
Frisco Independent School District again earned the highest mark under Texas’ A-F accountability system for the 2025-26 school year, posting an overall score of 91 and retaining its distinction as the largest district in the state to receive an A rating. The score is up one point from the prior year.
The Texas A-F system evaluates districts across three main domains — Student Achievement, School Progress and Closing the Gaps — which are combined to produce an overall grade. The Student Achievement domain includes subject performance, graduation rates and measures for College, Career and Military Readiness. School Progress tracks academic growth and performance relative to demographically similar campuses and districts. Closing the Gaps examines outcome differences among student groups, including racial, ethnic and socioeconomic subgroups.
“Accountability matters, but a rating or test score can’t tell the whole story of what happens in our schools,” said Superintendent Dr. Todd Fouche in an official statement. “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, and we’ll keep listening, learning and making thoughtful changes to make sure every student has the support and opportunities they need to thrive.”
District leaders emphasized that while the state score provides one snapshot of performance, Frisco ISD also uses a local framework to track broader outcomes. The district’s Future-Ready Framework is intended to measure student preparation and success outside of what standardized tests capture, according to the district.
Local accountability and planning
Frisco ISD produces annual Campus and District Improvement Plans and documents progress in a District Accountability Report. The district made its 2026 report available following the release of the state ratings, providing residents and stakeholders additional detail on local goals and strategies that supplement the state score.
Officials said the district’s local tools focus on areas such as career readiness, student supports and other measures that do not feed directly into the Texas A-F calculation but are considered important to long-term student outcomes.
Context in Collin County
Frisco ISD was not alone among Collin County districts to receive an A for 2025-26. The county’s performance reflects multiple districts meeting the state’s highest standard, though Frisco remains the largest of those districts to earn an A.
| Measure | What it reflects |
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | Subject test performance, graduation rates, college/career readiness |
| School Progress | Academic growth and comparative performance |
| Closing the Gaps | Outcome differences across student groups |
What this means for Frisco families
The continued A rating may affect how parents and community members view school quality in Frisco. For families choosing schools, an A can be one factor among many — but district leaders caution against equating the state grade with a full picture of student experience or readiness.
- Reassurance of consistent performance: Fifth consecutive A signals sustained outcomes across statewide measures.
- Local oversight: The Future-Ready Framework and annual improvement plans offer additional transparency and targets beyond the state score.
- Regional standing: Frisco remains the largest district in Texas to earn an A, while neighboring districts also posted high marks.
As the district moves forward, officials said they will continue to use both state accountability results and local metrics to guide decisions. The 2026 District Accountability Report is available for residents seeking more detailed information on campus-level goals and progress.
Frisco ISD’s performance will remain a local focus as families, educators and policymakers evaluate how the district supports student achievement and prepares graduates for postsecondary paths.
