The Texas Education Agency prepares school report cards (SRCs) as part of its academic excellence indicator system (AEIS) of local school accountability. The SRCs are used for evaluating campuses, determining accreditation status, and identifying and rewarding campuses for outstanding performance. Condensing the complex data into the few statistical indexes that a SRC contains is a formidable task. It is argued that the design and revision of the AEIS requires more energy than it has received to date. The methods the AEIS uses for grouping campuses for comparison are described. Shortcomings and recommendations for a campus-wide accountability system are enumerated. Current suggestions and opinions expressed by educational researchers about assessment and evaluation are reviewed. A summary is provided of selected demographics of the changing population of America and implications for education. A paradigm shift for assessment and evaluation is proposed. The Texas SRCs do not provide the quality or type of accountability information needed for the tough decisions facing education today. Accountability for programs, schools, and teachers must reflect the actual functions and goals in operation for the benefit of each learner. Five tables present study data. (SLD)