A Message From the Superintendent

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Dear Aldine ISD Community,

Looking back to 1999, I’ll never forget my first year of teaching. I was hired as an 8th-grade language arts teacher in Coldspring, Texas. That summer, I poured my heart into preparing—painting my classroom, hanging curtains, gathering resources, and piecing together a curriculum I hoped would improve student outcomes. I will never forget the faces of my first class.

Last week, as I visited more than 30 classrooms, I saw the same excitement on the faces of our teachers and students. What makes me proud is knowing that the students sitting in our classrooms today are receiving high-quality instruction and are learning in higher-rated schools. I observed students not only learning the expectations of their classrooms and campuses but also engaging with Teach Like a Champion strategies.

Celebrating Recognition
I am proud to share that three of our Choice School high schools — Avalos P-TECH, Blanson CTE, and Victory Early College — earned a spot on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best High Schools” list. They achieved recognition by placing in the top 40% of schools nationwide.

In the arts, Aldine ISD earned the TAEA District of Distinction recognition for the seventh consecutive year. We are one of only 16 districts in Texas to have earned this honor every year since the award began.

Academic Progress Across the District
Most exciting of all, our accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency confirm the progress we are making together:

• More Students in Higher-Rated Schools: 6,200 additional students are now learning in A/B-rated schools, and 26,000 fewer students are attending D/F- rated campuses. The number of F-rated schools has dropped from 21 in 2023 to just four in 2025.
• Today, we have zero F-rated elementary schools and zero D/F-rated high schools.
• College and Career Readiness on the Rise: The percentage of students graduating ready for college, careers, or the military has nearly doubled since 2021. The Class of 2025 reached over 90% readiness.
• Big Gains in student Learning: Our students showed some of the largest reading growth in Texas, and across grades 3–8 and high school, they outgrew or kept pace with the state on most STAAR and end-of-course exams.

This success is attributed to the amazing work of our teachers and administrators in the classroom. Now, we must ‘do it again’ to make even greater gains. Even Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath praised Aldine ISD’s achievements during a recent press conference, saying:

“I wanted to do two press conferences today: one in HISD and one in Aldine ISD. I have tremendous respect for what has happened to improve academic performance in Aldine ISD. It’s happening at all levels of that system … really tremendous work they have done. I can’t wait to see how they continue to make progress over the next year.”

Honoring 90 Years of #AldineStory
As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, I am reminded that our success is built on the dedication of those who came before us and the hard work of our current students, staff, and families. Since 2018, we have expanded college and career readiness opportunities, reimagined literacy instruction, invested in prekindergarten and dual language programs, and launched new campus models to support student success.

Looking Ahead
Our work is not done. I am especially proud that Aldine ISD is part of the Future of High School Network, a national initiative led by the Carnegie Foundation. This effort will help us create future-ready schools that reflect the needs of our students and prepare them for the demands of tomorrow.

Thank You for Sharing the Journey
I am grateful to begin my eighth year as your superintendent. As we write this next chapter of our #AldineStory together, I encourage you to stay connected — visit AldineISD.org, follow us on social media, read the latest edition of Aldine Connection, and share the inspiring moments from your campuses and families.

Here’s to an incredible 2025-2026 school year!

With Aldine Pride,

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent