BELTON, Texas (KXXV) — Southwest Elementary School in Belton ISD must implement a state-mandated turnaround plan after receiving consecutive low ratings. The plan focuses on curriculum improvements and rapid response measures, with the district expressing confidence that it can avoid potential state intervention if the plan fails.

Poor Performance: Southwest Elementary School in Belton ISD received an "F" rating for 2024-25, following a "D" in 2023-24 and an "F" in 2022-23, prompting the Texas Education Agency to require a turnaround plan.

Improvement Strategy: The district's turnaround plan focuses on curriculum instruction improvement, rapid response to score dips, and potentially extending school hours to boost student performance.

State Consequences: If the turnaround plan fai

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