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Number of failing school districts in San Antonio drops from 4 to 1 in state’s newest A-F scores
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Xochilt Garcia | San Antonio Report , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Previously, there were four, but now only one remains, according to the state's newest A-F scores.
In San Antonio, the number of failing school districts has decreased. Previously, there were four, but now only one remains, according to the state's newest A-F scores. Most local school districts saw improvement in their scores compared to last year.
Despite this progress, the possibility of state takeovers still exists. Further information on the A-F scores and their implications can be found through Texas Public Radio, based in Alamo Heights .
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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