How does your child’s North Texas school rank? See Children at Risk’s latest look

How did your North Texas school stack up this year? A new ranking from the nonprofit Children at Risk provides fresh insight.

The statewide advocacy organization largely bases its annual index on how well students perform on STAAR tests. It awards A through F grades after taking into account school performance, academic growth and college readiness.

Campuses with both high academic performance and high poverty levels can earn a Gold Ribbon designation.

Magnet schools and campuses with selective entrance criteria typically dominate the ranking, and this year was no exception. However, Children at Risk officials pointed to a drop in the number of Gold Ribbon schools as cause for concern.

The nonprofit’s rankings come as the state’s official A through F campus grades are held up in court. Dallas and other school districts sued over changes to the Texas Education Agency’s accountability system.

Children at Risk’s full report is expected to be released later this week.

Families can explore the North Texas rankings below:

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