Who determines the curriculum, and the learning metrics, and the standardized testing? In my state, it's the state. Does your state have a superintendent of public instruction? What's their job? You can't simply pull out of the equation one factor. Education is normally mandated in state constitutions, not local law. Local school boards are governed by state statutes and are normally audited by state auditors to determine compliance.
How do you feel about the feds dictating men in women sports and men in women bathrooms?