JISD maintains high level of academic achievement

The Texas Education Agency has officially released the 2025-26 State Accountability Ratings, and Joshua ISD has maintained a high level of academic achievement! JISD earned an 86 (B) and a Postsecondary Readiness distinction in 2026, after attaining the same in 2025.

Plum Creek Elementary earned an A rating, meaning half of our campuses achieved the highest grade! The district earned 35 distinctions spread across our 10 campuses, reaching more than half of the available distinctions. Plum Creek earned all six elementary distinctions, while Loflin Middle School earned the full number of secondary distinctions, seven.

Campus grades and distinctions are reflected below:

Joshua High School - 86 (B)

• Distinctions: Academic Achievement in RLA, Academic Achievement in Math, Academic Achievement in Science, Postsecondary Readiness

New Horizon High School - 93 (A)

• Distinctions: N/A

Ninth Grade Campus - 91 (A)

• Distinctions: Academic Achievement in RLA, Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Science, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Top 25% Comparative Academic Growth, Postsecondary Readiness

Nichols Middle School - 85 (B)

• Distinctions: Academic Achievement in RLA

Loflin Middle School - 88 (B)

• Distinctions: Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts, Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Science, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Top 25% Comparative Academic Growth, Postsecondary Readiness, Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gaps

Staples Elementary - 83 (B)

• Distinctions: Academic Achievement in RLA, Academic Achievement in Science, Postsecondary Readiness

Plum Creek Elementary - 90 (A)

• Distinctions: Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts, Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Science, Top 25% Comparative Academic Growth, Postsecondary Readiness, Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gaps

North Joshua Elementary - 91 (A)

• Distinctions: Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts, Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Postsecondary Readiness

Elder Elementary - 90 (A)

• Distinctions: Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Science, Top 25% Comparative Academic Growth, Postsecondary Readiness

Caddo Grove Elementary - 69 (D)

• Distinctions: N/A

This accomplishment showcases the tireless commitment and support of our staff and community for our students.

Families can learn more and view each school's rating by visiting txschools.gov.