Education
BY JARRETT WHITENER
Education Edition
2025
Readers, welcome to your annual CI Education Edition! In this edition, our lead story gives an update on the Boerne ISD 2022 bond projects. The Aquatic Learning Center is expected to open by the end of the year. We also feature the Boerne Education Foundation, a non-profit that raises money for BISD employees and students. Check out the great variety of events over the next month on page 18.
Discover the latest local education trends in this special guide.
This edition highlights Boerne ISD, which has received high ratings from the Texas Education Agency, and emphasizes the district’s commitment to safety and security. Additionally, the guide features services offered by the Boerne Education Foundation and provides a detailed update on bond projects that were approved by voters in 2022.
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Boerne ISD receives 6th consecutive A-rating from the TEA receive special instruction and related devel- opmental, corrective, supportive or evaluative services for the current school year as reported by districts and on STAAR test answer documents. Ratings show all but four BISD campuses Accountability ratings in the San Antonio area
Boerne ISD received its sixth consecutive A-rat- ing from the Texas Education Agency, according to A-F Accountability ratings released on Aug. 15. Ratings were released for both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. The details According to an Aug. 15 news release, Boerne ISD earned an “A” with 28 Distinction Designations in 2024. In 2025, Boerne ISD earned an “A” with 27 Distinction Designations. Across the state, 18% of campuses received an A rating in 2023-24, which increased to 23% in 2024-25. Overall district data represents 11,041 students. Economically disadvantaged students make up around 18.8% of the district population, while 18% of students are identified under special education, and 7.1% of students are enrolled as emergent bilingual learners. TEA defines special education as students who
According to data from the Texas Education Agency, 31% of campuses statewide got a higher rating in 2024- 25 than 2023-24.
receiving an A-rating, with Viola Wilson Elemen- tary, Curington Elementary, Herff Elementary and Kendall Elementary all receiving a B-rating. “As the state of Texas keeps challenging districts to create educational experiences that set students up for future success, we are proud that Boerne ISD has been able to rise to the occasion,” Super- intendent Kristen Craft said in the release. “Our exceptional teachers and staff consistently go the extra mile to make magic happen in our class- rooms, and we are grateful for their dedication. Our theme for this year is ‘Legacy Built, Future Ready,’ and today’s TEA scores embody that theme: Boerne ISD has a proud history, and we are helping every student reach a bright future.”
2022-23 Rating
2023-24 Rating
2024-25 Rating
District
Boerne ISD
A
A
A
Comal ISD
B
B
B
Comfort ISD
D
D
C
Judson ISD
D
C
D
Medina Valley ISD B
B
B
New Braunfels ISD B
B
B
North East ISD
C
C
C
SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
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