Texas schools are earning top marks for academic excellence, with more than 1,000 campuses across the state receiving prestigious recognition for their achievements in math and reading.
The Educational Results Partnership has released its 2025 Texas Honor Roll, celebrating schools and districts that have demonstrated consistent academic success over a three-year period. Approximately 15% of eligible campuses earned this distinction based on their performance on STAAR test data, according to information released by education officials.
Who Made the Cut?
The recognition spans across 84 districts and more than 1,000 individual schools throughout Texas. Los Fresnos CISD emerged as a standout district, with an impressive 10 campuses earning Honor Roll status, including Los Cuates Middle School, Los Fresnos Elementary, and Villareal Elementary, among others, as confirmed by district officials.
In Richardson ISD, four schools received the prestigious designation. Arapaho Classical Magnet, Brentfield Elementary School, and Prairie Creek Elementary School were named “Scholar” schools, while Math Science Technology Magnet earned the “Star” designation. “We are incredibly proud of our Honor Roll schools and the outstanding results they consistently show in student achievement,” said Superintendent Tabitha Branum. “We strive for every student to reach and exceed their academic growth goals and ultimately walk across our RISD stage at graduation future-ready,” she added.
Smaller districts also found reasons to celebrate. Azle ISD announced that its Cross Timbers Elementary and Eagle Heights Elementary campuses made the list, while Klein ISD earned recognition as a 2025 Honor Roll district, according to district communications.
Regional Excellence
The Houston metropolitan area also saw numerous schools and districts earning spots on the prestigious list. The criteria mirrored those applied to Dallas-Fort Worth area schools, focusing primarily on student achievement data from standardized testing, as documented by local media.
But what exactly does it take to make the Honor Roll? Schools must demonstrate consistent excellence in math and reading performance over multiple years, showing not just high achievement but also meaningful progress for students across demographic groups.
The complete lists of honorees have been made public by the Educational Results Partnership, continuing a tradition of recognizing educational excellence that spans several years. Parents, educators, and community members can access the full roster of recognized schools and districts through the organization’s website.
Though sources differ slightly on the exact count — with some reporting 63 districts and 762 schools receiving the honor — what remains clear is that the recognition represents a significant achievement for the educators and students who’ve earned it, highlighting pockets of academic excellence across the Lone Star State at a time when educational outcomes face increasing scrutiny nationwide.
