Soon the A-F Rating System 2025 reports section will been opened under the OnDataSuite Accountability Section.
Please note that when opened, the A-F Domain reports should only be considered preliminary, as all results are based on the early release preliminary assessment files and we may need to work through any programmatic issues as they arise.
Districts are reminded that as we begin this new year we will be calculating your results based on uploaded data files that are presumed to be complete and formatted as designated by TEA as published on the TEA Data File Formats website for the 2025 year. https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/student-assessment-overview/data-file-formats
Accuracy of initially reported results
Historically we will utilize the first few days/weeks to confirm that system-wide uploaded files do not have issues with formatting or incorrect data and that our code is working. This means that we will be pushing items daily/weekly as we test to ensure the reasonableness and accuracy of each domain and in some cases may need to update code to recalculate this data.
This page will provide up-to-date information on any changes made to the 2025 A-F reporting sections located in the OnDataSuite Accountability section
Reminder about A-F reporting accuracy
Just a reminder. The process of calculating A-F each year involves multiple items that can affect the final calculation of the results, and as such can take some time on our end to make sure that the reported PRELIMINARY A-F predictions are as accurate as possible.
Please remember that OnDataSuite programmers will program our reports in accordance with TEA guidance from the latest manual specifications, but until we have all data files from several districts in and available to test, there is no way for us to determine how accurate our A-F reports are until we have run them for multiple districts and district feedback via the ticket system lets us know they are as accurate as possible.
As the first few days of data files start to come in and are calculated, we rely on YOU, our district users, to help us determine if our reporting is accurately reporting for the current year. Please read the items below and then if you have issues this year, create a ticket and make sure to provide as much detail as possible when describing why you feel the report is incorrect. A good example of what we need would be if your ticket gives specific student examples (Last name/local ID) that should or should not be included in counts, what domain you are inquiring about and screenshots if possible that shows the total value(s) you are referring to.
Are our calculations accurate?
We are calculating the results using the methodology provided via the TEA 2025 Accountability Manual. However, if the files you are uploading have issues with the vendor, or if the file is missing, then the calculation will not be accurate. If the assessment file you uploaded was replaced by the vendor with a new file, then you may need to request that the original file be removed
Is all of your data uploaded coming from a valid file?
Please make sure that ALL required files have been uploaded. This happens each year. A district will need to verify that all required files have been uploaded.
Domain File Status Report
Required A-F Reporting File Upload Information
For detailed information on required file uploads that are used to calculate the 2025 A-F reporting section please visit the following KB article
Domain File Status Report
Did you review your data for data reasonableness?
After you load a file(s), please utilize the Assessment, reporting features in OnDataSuite to determine that the files you loaded make data sense. For example, if you know you have approximately 300 EOC A1 testers and you only are seeing 100, that is a clear sign that the uploaded files are lacking. Additionally, make sure that the numerator and denominator values being used to calculate your A-F reports are accurate. Do this by drilling down into the student lists and making sure all your kids are there. This can be done first with the smallest sample (select one campus to review) versus trying to determine reasonableness on the grand scale (district-wide).
| 2025 Update Log | |
All updates/changes to the A-F system will be posted to this page. In most cases, these updates will be pushed out to your system the evening of the post unless otherwise noted. Districts are encouraged to print a copy of their summary report prior to patch items going out to help determine if a given patch had any effect on your projected results. Users who would like for a posted update to be applied to their A-F reports immediately can submit a support ticket with the subject line of ‘Please refresh my A-F System’ We will be post an impact level after each patch description to indicate how much of a potential effect the patch may make on the overall report [Low] | [Med] | [High] | |
| 04/09/2025 | Posted: 2025 Assessment & Accountability A-F Preliminary Q&A Setup Session This is the first A&A Collaborative meeting created to discuss the upcoming A-F 2025 accountability reporting items. If you cannot make it, this meeting will be recorded and posted to your OnDataSuite support page shortly after its completion. Registration Link Assessment & Accountability Collaborative #17, April 9, 2025 1:00 PM Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PEoPDA1WT8-oz1_6ckpDEg Agenda Items to be discussed: 1. Administrator reminders 2. Domain File Status Report Updates 3. File discussion – Prelim vs final / process 4. Timelines for file upload to final A-F report generation 5. Open Forum Presentation Slide link will be made available after session to include Q&A Items |