Academics
Chief Academic Officer
Anna Marie Garcia
anna.garcia@pettusisd.com
361.375.2296
Greetings from Pettus ISD!
I began my career in education in the fall of 1988 in Rio Grande City, Texas. With over three decades of dedicated service in education, I have remained deeply committed to student success and advancing educational excellence throughout my journey.
For 21 of those years, I had the privilege of serving as a District Administrator, leading campuses that ranged from Pre-K through 12th grade. During my tenure, I was incredibly proud to guide the high school to earn recognition as a National Blue Ribbon High School, a testament to my commitment and focus to academic excellence and student achievement.
In the summer of 2018, I transitioned from the public school system to serve as the Head Start Director for Bee, Goliad, Live Oak, and Refugio counties, expanding my focus on the critical foundation of early childhood education.
In the fall of 2022, I returned to public education at Pettus ISD – proudly known as the prettiest small district in Texas, where we teach Eagles to Soar. I continue to be committed to fostering academic excellence and helping every student soar to their full potential.
Committed to student success,
Anna Marie Garcia
Newsletters: The Eagles’ Guide to Assessment and Accountability
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Pettus ISD is an Accredited School District
Schools earn accreditation status from the Texas Education Agency. The accreditation system examines both the financial and academic health of districts and charter schools. It also examines performance in other areas such as data reporting, special program effectiveness, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Learn More About Accreditation Statuses Here
2022-2023 Accreditation Status
Federal Report Cards
The Federal Report Card provides parents and communities with important information about the performance and progress of schools, districts, and the state. This is a requirement under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). These reports include data to help families better understand how their child's school is performing. Included in the Federal Report Card is information about school performance and state-, district-, and campus-level data.
Links to these reports can be found below.
2022-2023
Pettus ISD 2023 Federal Report Card
Pettus Elementary 2023 Federal Report Card
Pettus Secondary 2023 Federal Report Card
Visit the TEA Website for all of the Latest Federal Report Cards
2023-2024
Pettus ISD 2024 Federal Report Card
Pettus Elementary 2024 Federal Report Card
Pettus Secondary 2024 Federal Report Card
Visit the TEA Website for all of the Latest Federal Report Cards
Information Included in the 2023-2024 Federal Report Card
Texas Academic Performance Report
The Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) provides detailed information about the performance of students in each school, district, and across the state. It includes data on test scores, student demographics, graduation rates, and other important indicators that help parents and communities understand how schools are doing.
Texas Education Code 39.053 requires each district's Board of Trustees to publish an annual report that includes the TAPR Report, campus performance objectives, a report of violent or criminal incidents, and information received under the Texas Education Code 51.043(e) from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Board of Trustees shall hold a public discussion of the report and shall widely disseminate the report within the district.
This report is a key source for parents, providing a clear picture of academic progress and areas where schools are excelling or may need improvement. It is updated annually and is required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure transparency and accountability in public education.
Pettus ISD Annual Report
The Public Hearing for the 2023-2024 Pettus ISD Annual Report will be held on January 13, 2025. The Annual Report is available for download below:
- Pettus ISD Texas Academic Performance Report 2023-2024
- Pettus Elementary Texas Academic Performance Report 2023-2024
- Pettus Secondary Texas Academic Performance Report 2023-2024
- Pettus ISD PEIMS Financial Standard Report (2022-2023 Financial Actual Report)
- Pettus Elementary PEIMS Financial Standard Report (2022-2023 Financial Actual Report)
- Pettus Secondary PEIMS Financial Standard Report (2022-2023 Financial Report)
- District Accreditation Status (2022-23 School Year)
- Report on Violent or Criminal Incidents
- Student Performance in Postsecondary Institutions
- 2023-2024 TAPR Glossary
In addition, more information is available on the TEA's
Texas Performance Reporting System.
To access, search by district or campus.
2024 Accountability System
The issuance of 2024 A-F ratings remains pending and subject to change based on judicial rulings.
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Public hearing held at the Pettus ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting on
Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
Please direct questions and requests for paper copies to anna.garcia@pettusisd.com
2025 Accountability Rating: B
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In alignment with House Bill 3 (HB3), Pettus ISD is committd to advancing early childhood literacy and mathematics outcomes for all students. HB3 established specific goals for third grade reading and mathematics performance to ensure students build a strong academic foundation in early grades.
Through high-quality instruction, targeted interventions, progress monitoring, and ongoing professional learning for teachers, Pettus ISD focuses on strengthening reading fluency, comprehension, number sense, and problem-solving skills beginning in Pre-K – 2nd Grade. The district regularly reviews student performance data to measure progress toward HB3 goals and implement research-based strategies to support continuous improvement.
By prioritizing early literacy and mathematics achievement, Pettus ISD is working to ensure that every student is prepared for long-term academic success and future learning opportunities.