More than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an ‘A’ rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency , which released the final financial accountability ratings for the latest school year last week.

A total of 969 school districts and charter schools, or 81%, received the top rating for their financial management practices.

“By maintaining strong financial practices, these school systems are building brighter futures for the students and communities they serve,” a news release stated.

Ten percent of school districts got ‘B’ ratings, while 6% received ‘C’ ratings. Failing grades were given to 18 school districts and eight charter schools.

All Texas public school systems are required to share their financial accountability ratings with parents an

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