Austin MSA
2026-09-17
🏆 Ranked #1 & #2 in Austin MSA School District Accountability Gains — ALEX Intelligence, 2026.
Manor ISD and Lockhart ISD led the Austin metro in one-year improvements to their Texas Education Agency accountability scores, with Manor posting a +6-point gain—the highest in the region. This isn’t just about test scores—it’s about real estate value being built on institutional progress, not just population influx.
The data reveals a counterintuitive truth: the quietest, least hyped districts are where long-term value is being created. For buyers, investors, and developers, this is the new frontier.
School District Accountability Score Gains (2025–2026) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Manor ISD — Travis County <- this market
#2 Lockhart ISD — Caldwell County
#3 Austin ISD — Travis County
#4 Pflugerville ISD — Travis County
#5 Lake Travis ISD — Travis County
#6 Lago Vista ISD — Travis County
#7 Eanes ISD — Travis County
#8 Del Valle ISD — Travis County
Source: https://tea.texas.gov/school-and-district-leaders/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/2026-accountability-rating-system
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