Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) recently released self-calculated A-F accountability ratings, showing a drop from a B in 2022 to a C for 2024, even as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) flagged discrepancies in the district's calculations. TEA indicated that the district's self-reported scores differed from their own, but specific errors could not be disclosed due to ongoing court orders preventing the release of official ratings. District officials had initially celebrated improvements, claiming a decrease in campuses rated D or F by 36%. However, Mayor Mattie Parker criticized overall academic achievement as 'unacceptable', and the TEA's review may necessitate further adjustments. The situation is compounded by a legal injunction that continues to restrict TEA from releasing official ratings, leading many districts to self-report amid growing concerns over academic performance across Texas. TEA plans to appeal the court's ruling, but the future of official accountability ratings remains uncertain.