Fourteen ECISD campuses earn TEA “A” ratings

Arnoldo Mata

Edinburg TX – Edinburg CISD celebrated 14 campuses that earned an “A” rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2024–25 school year.

Principals from the following schools were recognized:

– Austin Elementary – Principal Maria Lourdes Lopez
– Canterbury Elementary – Principal Denise De Leon
– Crawford Elementary – Principal Catherine Salinas
– De Escandón Elementary – Principal Zulema Garcia
– Flores/Zapata Elementary – Principal Hugo Leal
– Freddy Gonzalez Elementary – Principal Neither Torres
– Gorena Elementary – Principal Oneida Colunga-Gaitan
– Jefferson Elementary – Principal Ana Salinas
– Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary – Principal Enrique De la Cruz
– Ramirez Elementary – Principal Priscilla Trigo
– Treviño Elementary – Principal Brenda Alonso
– Memorial Middle School – Principal Albert Gonzalez
– Edinburg Collegiate High School – Principal Marisol Martinez
– Robert Vela High School – Principal Michelle Peña

Board members applauded the principals and their staffs, noting that consistent “A” performance requires daily work from students, parents and employees rather than “happening by chance.” Trustees urged the campuses to maintain their high ratings and said they hope to see more schools join the “A” list in coming years.

The district also recognized the role of teachers, support staff and families in helping students succeed, emphasizing that the ratings reflect a collective effort across each school community.