Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD raises its ratings

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COLDSPRING — For the first time since Texas Education Agency launched it’s a-F system in 2018, COCISD has zero F-rated campuses.

Meanwhile, COHS just earned the district's first-ever B rating.

Scores for the district are:

  • James Street Elementary School: 72 (C)
  • Coldspring Intermediate School: 72 (C) with distinction in fifth-grade science
  • Lincoln Junior High School: 67 (D)
  • Coldspring-Oakhurst High School: 85 (B)

Despite the improvement, district officials say they remain laser-focused on greater improvement for this year, and the success reflects the year-long hard work of the students, staff, and families.

TEA’s 2025-2026 A-F academic accountability ratings were made public Friday.

More information can be found at txschools.gov.

Finances in fine shape

Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD has earned a score of 98 and a Superior Achievement rating through the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas for the 2025-2026 school year.

FIRST, which is administered by the TEA, evaluates how well school districts manage their financial resources and helps ensure taxpayer dollars are handled responsibly.

The FIRST rating considers several areas of financial accountability, including:

  • Financial planning and budgeting
  • Maintaining adequate fund balances
  • Managing debt and liabilities
  • Financial reporting and transparency
  • Responsible use of district resources

Earning a 98 and Superior Achievement designation reflects the dedication of the administration, Business Office, Board of Trustees, and staff to being responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to COCISD by the community.