How algebra in district takeovers compares to Texas

Algebra proficiency rates in Fort Worth ISD are more in line with Shepherd and Marlin schools than Houston, which was beginning to improve before the state took over in 2023. Since then, Houston students have built on their improvements.

How to read the chart: The line at 0 is the state's rate of proficiency on the algebra STAAR test. Each line shows how far away these districts were from the state.