DENVER (KDVR) -- A total of 55% of Colorado school districts received an accredited or higher rating for the 2025-2026 school year in the preliminary school and district accountability frameworks released Wednesday by the Colorado Department of Education.

The frameworks are used to accredit school districts and assign school ratings by measures such as graduation rates, academic achievement and growth, according to the CDE, which said this year's preliminary frameworks were based on data from 2024-2025.

“The steady progress in the school and district frameworks is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, staff, and communities over the past few years," said Colorado Education Commissioner Susan Córdova, in a statement.

The 55% accredited or higher figure is an increa

See Full Page