# Austin Middle Schools Face Fifth Straight Failing Ratings

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-06-16T15:52:56+00:00
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Three Austin middle schools—Burnet, Dobie, and Webb—are on the verge of a fifth straight year with failing STAAR scores, with up to 89% of students missing grade-level benchmarks in math and social studies. Despite Austin ISD’s push to partner with an outside organization for turnaround, the Texas Education Agency rejected the proposal, citing lack of proven success. With state law allowing drastic measures like replacing leadership or closing schools after five failures, pressure mounts as final ratings loom in August. The district remains hopeful, but the stark contrast with recent high school gains underscores the urgent need for effective intervention to ensure every student gets a quality education. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8474cf4c8d68017c

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