All campuses nominated by TEA in February were awarded this prestigious designation

AUSTIN, Tex. – September 24, 2020 -- The United States Department of Education (USDE) announced today that 26 Texas Public Schools received 2020 national Blue Ribbon honors. 

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that have high student achievement and/or highlights where exemplary progress has been made in closing achievement gaps. Nationally, more than 9,000 schools have received this prestigious designation since the program’s founding in 1982. 

In the Lone Star State, public schools are considered for nomination based on student performance on the first administration of the previous year’s STAAR assessments. Each campus receiving Blue Ribbon honors this year has an economically disadvantaged population of 39 percent or more. All 26 campuses nominated by the Texas Education Agency in February received the designation. 

“There are amazing things happening on these campuses each and every day, and this National Blue Ribbon designation further validates that,” said Texas Education Commissioner, Mike Morath. “I’d like to thank the students on these campuses for making learning a top priority and thank the educators and staff members that work tirelessly to mold young minds into the next generation of successful citizens.”  

Below is a list of the recipient campuses: 

Exemplary High-Performing Schools

Exemplary Achievement-Gap-Closing Schools

The 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony will be held virtually November 12 and 13. 

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