Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy. Photo courtesy of Dallas ISD.
At a recent community meeting at the Lochwood Library, a neighbor asked me for an update on how the Dallas ISD schools in our area are doing academically.
I was proud and pleased to share that within a three-mile radius of the library, there are 13 District 3 schools, and 12 of these schools are rated an A or B by the Texas Education Agency, including Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy and Robert T. Hill and W. H. Gaston middle schools, and nine of the 10 D3 elementary schools.
The elementary school that received a C rating is currently on track to earn at least a B rating in the next state ratings to be issued in August. It appears at the time of this writing that Over the past four years, growth in Dallas ISD student scores has exceeded the state growth in all categories!
Beginning next year, 48,000 kindergarten through eighth grade Dallas ISD students will embark on learning voyages to the Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum, Dallas Arboretum, and Environmental Education Center, thanks to a partnership with Lyda Hill Philanthropies. This program connects classroom instruction with real-world learning by removing financial and logistical barriers and providing meaningful, engaging educational experiences.
The curriculum-aligned learning experiences are designed to spark a passion for STEM by allowing students to apply learning in real-life settings. Students will explore interactive exhibits and engage in activities designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and discovery at every grade level, inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Thank you to the voters of Dallas for sending a powerful message of support for our students and educators by passing all four bond propositions by overwhelming majorities of at least 70 percent of the vote. The 2026 bond will enable Dallas ISD to upgrade safety and learning environments and renovate or replace aging school buildings across the district. All East Dallas Schools will be upgraded, and replacement schools are slated for Charles A. Gill, Bayles, and S.S. Conner elementary schools. This will continue the work done in the 2020 bond, which included renovations at many schools and brand-new replacement schools at Victor H. Hexter, Martha Turner Reilly, and Edwin J. Kiest elementary schools.
Dallas ISD continues to maintain one of the highest teacher retention rates in the DFW area — something our district should take great pride in. Consistency in our classrooms strengthens relationships, supports student achievement, and builds trust within school communities.
As we close out another successful school year, I am grateful for the students, families, educators, and staff who continue to make District 3 a source of pride. The work happening in Dallas ISD — from the classroom to the boardroom — reflects a shared commitment to creating strong schools and even stronger futures.
Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and belief in our students. I hope everyone has a safe, restful, and joyful summer.
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The opinions of board members do not represent Dallas ISD as a whole. While A–F accountability ratings will not be released until mid-August, it appears Dallas ISD will maintain its B rating and continue to outperform neighboring suburban school districts.
