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Texas Orders State Takeover of Lake Worth ISD After Years of Failing Grades

State law compelled the action following five straight failing ratings at Marilyn Miller Language Academy.

Overview

  • Commissioner Mike Morath directed the appointment of a board of managers and a conservator to assume governance of the district.
  • TEA reported that all six campuses earned either an F or a C, with five campuses failing and only 22% of students meeting grade level.
  • An informal review is scheduled for Dec. 19, with supporting documentation due to the agency by Dec. 15.
  • The agency says naming the board and conservator will take months into 2026, so the elected trustees and Superintendent Mark Ramirez remain in charge for now.
  • The letter states a new superintendent will be appointed, though it is not yet clear whether Ramirez will be replaced.