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
Raising the Standards
Texas is on the verge of a major education victory. The State Board of Education (SBOE) is expected to vote tomorrow on adopting improved Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for social studies and the state’s first required literary works list. These proposals address two subjects that Texas students have largely struggled with in...
June 25, 2026