Spring ISD says an estimated 96% of its 2026 graduates demonstrated College, Career & Military Readiness, up from 58% in 2023.

The district announced the milestone on social media Friday, Aug. 28, posting a graphic that showed the year-by-year trajectory: 58% in 2023, a dip to 53% in 2024, a jump to 80% in 2025 and the estimated 96% for 2026. CCMR, a key metric in Texas school accountability ratings, measures whether graduating seniors are prepared for college, a career, the military or another post-secondary pathway. Students can earn CCMR credit through tests such as the SAT, ACT, PSAT and TSI, as well as through dual-credit courses, Advanced Placement exams and career and technical education (CTE) certifications.

The 2026 figure is preliminary. Spring ISD labeled it "estimated," and final numbers will not be official until the Texas Education Agency (TEA) certifies results.

The CCMR growth is part of a broader turnaround. The district's overall TEA accountability score climbed 11 points in 2026, from 65 to 76, lifting Spring ISD from a D rating to a C, according to a district press release Aug. 14. The number of F-rated campuses dropped from 11 to two. Seven campuses, including Spring High School, Dekaney High School and Westfield High School, improved enough to move off the list of schools with four consecutive D or F ratings.

Westfield High posted the largest single-campus gain, jumping 26 points to 78. Spring High gained 22 points to 77, and Dekaney gained 21 points to 77.

"These results are a powerful reflection of what happens when we stay focused, stay united, and refuse to give up on our students," Superintendent Dr. Kregg Cuellar said of the broader accountability gains in the Aug. 14 announcement. "We are seeing students grow, educators see the impact of their work, and schools that have faced significant challenges begin to change their trajectory."

Spring ISD also posted the highest year-over-year growth among Houston-area districts on 2026 STAAR End-of-Course exams, with a combined 37-point increase in students meeting or mastering grade-level standards, according to the district. Good Reason Houston, an education nonprofit, identified Spring ISD as one of the Houston-area districts leading improvement in math and reading.

The gains come as the district asks voters for more money. The Spring ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Aug. 17 to place a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) on the Nov. 3 ballot, Community Impact reported. If approved, Proposition A would raise the maintenance and operations tax rate by 2 cents to $1.1569 per $100 of property value. For a homeowner with a $250,000 home and a homestead exemption, that works out to about $55 a year. The district estimates the increase would generate $5.6 million in local revenue and $15.5 million total when combined with state matching funds.

Spring ISD serves roughly 33,590 students across 41 schools. Voter registration for the Nov. 3 election closes Oct. 5, and early voting runs Oct. 19 through Oct. 30.