Austin ISD Takes Back Three Struggling Middle Schools | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Austin ISD is reclaiming full control of three struggling middle schools—Dobie, Webb, and Burnett—ending a failed partnership with a nonprofit that couldn’t deliver lasting improvement. After years of failing state ratings and a Texas Education Agency rejection of the nonprofit’s management plan, the district will now run these campuses directly starting the new school year. Superintendent says this move ensures stability and builds on progress, including strong Algebra I pass rates. The nonprofit, while proud of its contributions, acknowledges the district will now lead the charge—keeping…