Here's the hard truth: some schools aren't getting it done. Kids aren't getting the education they need. COVID put them way behind. That's realization is gonna step on some toes. If you care about outcomes, you welcome the critique and use it to improve.

If your primary concern is that people might feel bad about their schools, either as parents, teachers, or students, then you've missed the whole point. "Little Timmy can't read, but he sure does have pride in his school!" is where that kind of trash leads. Feelings don't mean jack if Timmy can't read or do math. 

I'm a parent of two kids in public schools. I don't care if anyone feels bad about themselves, gets their feelings hurt, or is under a "pall". Give me real data. Make needed changes. Get. The. Job. Done.