This fact sheet provides a snapshot of statistics and research on the Texas public education system. It includes statistics on performance and proficiency, drop out and graduation rates, standards and achievement, higher education, and public education spending.
K-12 Education
Who’s Serving Who? Controversy Swirls Around Education Foundations
In Texas, education foundations are supposed to support public school districts through fundraising, making donations, and offering other supportive services. However, as documented in a recent report, these foundations sometimes blur the line when it comes to their own operations and the districts they serve. In a few cases, troubling evidence shows that they’ve grown...
June 16, 2026