Midway ISD Earns Superior Rating in State Financial Accountability System

Midway ISD has once again earned a Superior rating under the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for 2025. 

“This rating reflects our district’s long-standing commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars,” said Wesley Brooks, Assistant Superintendent of Finance. “We work hard to maintain strong financial practices that support students, staff, and the long-term stability of Midway ISD.”

For Midway ISD, this rating isn’t a one-time achievement—it’s a pattern of financial stewardship. The district has earned the state’s highest financial rating 14 years in a row and 22 of the last 23 years, a track record that reflects long-term stability, strong oversight, and thoughtful planning.

Midway maintains the lowest debt among its peer districts, even while actively investing in student programs, facilities, and long-range needs. The district recently passed 3 propositions in its 2025 Bond proposal.

Taken together, the Superior rating, conservative debt profile, and community support signal a district that not only manages taxpayer dollars responsibly—but does so with a focus on sustainability, transparency, and what’s best for students.

FIRST, now in its 23rd year, was created by the Texas Legislature to encourage sound fiscal practices and ensure that public schools manage taxpayer resources responsibly. Ratings are based on multiple indicators drawn from PEIMS data and the district’s annual financial audit, including fund balance stability, debt management, administrative cost ratios, and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.

For the 2025 rating year, Midway ISD scored 98 out of 100 possible points, reflecting consistent financial health and effective oversight. 

As required by state law, the district held a public hearing to review the report and share related financial disclosures.