Midland, TX – The Texas Education Agency today released campus accountability scores for the 2023–24 and 2024–25 school years, and three out of four Texas schools operated by Third Future Schools earned an A or B rating for the 2024–25 school year.
Several campuses saw dramatic gains in just one year under TFS leadership:
- Sam Houston Elementary (Midland, TX) — jumped from a C in 2023–24 to an A in 2024–25.
- Parnell Elementary (Jasper, TX) — one of TFS’s newest campuses, made the largest leap, rising from an F at 52 to a B at 86 in just one year.
- Mendez Middle School (Austin, TX) — moved from a C to a B. Score of 89, one point away from an A.
“We are proud of the dedication of our students, staff, and families,” said Zach Craddock, Superintendent of Third Future Schools. “It takes hard work from everyone to give our kids the education they deserve. At TFS, we are results and data-driven because knowing the work ahead is the only way to improve outcomes for our students and set them up for long-term success.”
Third Future Schools achieves rapid academic gains through an innovative, proven approach that combines high-quality instruction with personalized learning, meeting students exactly where they are and accelerating their progress.
For the 2025–26 school year, TFS has expanded its Texas network through the state’s 1882 partnership model, welcoming Hirschi Middle School (Wichita Falls, TX) and Manor Middle School (Manor, TX) into the network.
About Third Future Schools
Third Future Schools (TFS) is a high-performing charter school network and a proven turnaround partner and expert. TFS serves over 6,000 students across Colorado, Texas, and Louisiana. Founded in 2016, TFS is dedicated to preparing students for the 2035 workplace by providing high-quality instruction in a caring culture that has high expectations. TFS closes the achievement gap and allows every student to reach their full potential. Learn more about TFS’s innovative learning model by visiting www.thirdfuture.org.
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