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B.I.S.D. falls short of its prediction

For the second year in a row, the Beaumont Independent School Districts says it has earned a recognized rating, which is Texas' second-highest rating.

Originally, the district thought it was receiving an exemplary rating but that was based on preliminary figures.

The Texas Education Agency will officially announce the results on Friday at 1 p.m.

On Thursday night, B.I.S.D. showed parents in attendance why they didn't achieve an exemplary rating.

According to TEA, a district is exemplary if it meets the following criteria:

Ninety percent of students must pass math, science,reading, social studies and writing sections of the TAKS.

In addition to TAKS' results, the state considers dropout and completion rates and subgroups.

Subgroups: White, African-American, Hispanic and economically-disadvantaged.

The district claims it would have received exemplary status, but two subgroups held them back.

Only 87 % of African-Americans and economically disadvantaged students passed math.

According to the district, many teachers will be receiving bonuses because of the rating. According to a district official, some teachers could receive as much as $4,000, which would be funded by a state grant and money approved by the board.