In the Houston area, recent school ratings have been released by the state-appointed superintendent, Mike Miles. This year, four schools in the Houston Independent School District received F ratings, which is a change from the previous year when no schools received failing grades. Wheatley High School, which had previously received low ratings, showed significant improvement and earned an A rating for the first time.

This is notable as Wheatley's past performance had contributed to the state takeover of the district. Further information on the school ratings and the district's progress can be found through Houston Public Media.