Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth | May 2025

Education

BY MARK FADDEN & CODY THORN

Keller ISD, Northwest ISD both earn B marks from TEA 202223 ratings The Texas Education Agency released its 2022-23 accountability ratings for districts across the state April 24. Keller ISD received an overall B rating, or 84 out of 100 points. Northwest ISD received 82 out of 100 points, or an overall B score. Both districts received B ratings for the 2021-22 school year. Ratings were delayed due to an injunction that blocked them from being released for more than a year. That injunction was overturned April 3 by the state’s 15th Court of Appeals. A closer look Of Northwest ISD’s 30 schools, almost one-third received an A or B rating. Nearly 75% of Keller ISD schools fell in the A or B range. TEA’s interactive ratings database includes highlights from each school’s rating. Key rating metrics in the database include: • Overall rating and score • School progress rating and score • Student achievement rating and score • Closing the gaps rating and score School progress is measured by student perfor- mance over time and by comparing districts and schools with similar economic proles. Student achievement is primarily based on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness results and graduation rates. Closing the gaps refers to a district or school’s

Keller ISD breaks down enrollment for 202526

KISD's TEA accountability ratings by campus, 2022-23

0 5 10 15 20

Families new to Keller ISD or those whose children have previously been enrolled but are not currently attending KISD can now complete the enrollment process online. Returning students will be able to re-enroll in July. The details According to a district website, to be eligi- ble for kindergarten for the 2025–26 school year, students must turn 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. Students eligible to enroll in pre-kindergarten must be 4 years of age on or before Sept. 1. Families that may qualify for special programs, such as free pre-K, or who do not have their child’s birth certicate may need to provide additional documents. The following documents are necessary to complete the enrollment process: Certied birth certicate Immunization record: must include physician signature or stamp Parent or legal guardian photo ID Proof of income: SNAP letter, most recent paycheck stub or tax returns Proof of residency: includes current utility bills, a lease or housing contract Student’s Social Security card (optional but preferred) SOURCE: KELLER ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

NISD's TEA accountability ratings by campus, 2022-23

4 6 8 10

SOURCE: TEACOMMUNITY IMPACT

ability to ensure the success of all student groups, including race and ethnicity. Zooming out TEA Commissioner Mike Morath said April 22 the TEA will release the 2024-25 ratings Aug. 15. According to TEA’s statewide report, nearly 11% of school districts received an A rating for the 2022-23 school year. Forty percent of districts earned a B, while about 32% scored a C, 14% received a D and about 3% received an F. The TEA remains blocked from issuing ratings for the 2023-24 school year due to a separate lawsuit, which is pending in the state appeals court, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

Byron Nelson High School receives stadium additions During the Trophy Club Town Council meeting April 28, an amendment to planned development district No. 28—Byron Nelson High School—was approved for building additions. What’s happening?

Executive Director of Communications Anthony Tosie said the guaranteed maximum price for the project has not been nalized yet by the Northwest ISD board of education. The backstory The football stadium, which was part of a $1.9 billion bond passed in 2023, is one of three new stadiums being constructed in NISD. V.R. Eaton in Haslet will also receive a new stadium, along with the new high school near SH 170 in Fort Worth, which will open in 2026.

The work will include constructing a new 7,500-seat football stadium that will be ready for the 2027-28 school year. There will also be a weight room, concession stands, a security oce and more storage for the track and eld program, said Dan Holt, an architect with Glenn Partners.

The new Byron Nelson football stadium will be constructed where the current football practice eld is.

RENDERING COURTESY TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB

KELLER ROANOKE NORTHEAST FORT WORTH EDITION