The way schools are rated had several Midland ISD school board members heated during Monday’s meeting.

The Texas Education Agency rolled out the new ‘A’ through ‘F’ rating system this month.

MISD received its grade from the state. Looking at the numbers, nearly half of the campuses did not do well.

Seventeen campuses received a D-grade in domain two, while only five received an A.

Teachers and board members alike dispute the new system. They say the grades reflect an inaccurate assessment.

“The rating itself is flawed. It is predicated on a bell shaped curve and as a result, it excludes the possibility of the majority making an A or majority of campuses making A or B,” board member James Fuller said.

Fuller say accountability is vital to achievement and growth, but they believe the new grading system isn't fair nor 100 percent accurate.

During Monday night's meeting, the board of trustees unanimously voted to oppose the traditional grading system in hopes for a more practical approach.