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2025 RGV Focus Annual Report
The 2025 RGV FOCUS Annual Report highlights how regional partners across education, workforce, and community systems are working together to strengthen pathways that connect Rio Grande Valley students to postsecondary success and meaningful careers. Through regional data, workforce-aligned strategies, and collaborative initiatives, the report captures measurable progress in areas including FAFSA completion, high school graduation, industry-based credentials, and educator workforce development.
The 2025 Scorecard highlights measurable progress across the Rio Grande Valley, including gains in third-grade reading, eighth-grade math, FAFSA completion, high school graduation rates, and dual credit/AP completion compared to baseline data. The report reflects continued momentum in preparing more students for postsecondary success, employment, and long-term economic opportunity.
The 2024 Scorecard highlights student progress across the Rio Grande Valley, with gains in early literacy, math, FAFSA completion, and high school graduation. RGV districts now meet or exceed state averages in key indicators, demonstrating the power of regional collaboration to improve college and career readiness from cradle to career.
The 2024 RGV FOCUS Annual Report highlights key progress in improving college and career readiness across the Rio Grande Valley. Through regional collaboration, districts are expanding access to Career and Technical Education, boosting credential attainment, and strengthening the teacher pipeline. Led by Educate Texas and Communities Foundation of Texas, RGV FOCUS supports education and workforce alignment in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties—helping more students earn degrees, certifications, and access to living-wage careers.