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List Of School Districts In Texas
This is a list of school districts in Texas, sorted by Region and County. Geographical school districts in Texas are (with one exception, the Stafford Municipal School District) completely independent from city or county jurisdiction. Texas school district boundaries are not always aligned with county or city boundaries; a district can occupy several counties and cities, while a single city (especially larger ones such as Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio) may be split between several districts. Almost all Texas school districts use the title "Independent School District", or ISD. Except for Stafford, those few districts that do not have "ISD" in their names are nonetheless ISDs. This list does not include: *Juvenile prison schools run by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (formerly by the Texas Youth Commission) *Schools and school systems without campuses or local taxing districts, such as the Texas Tech University Independent School District *Public charter schools It doe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School District
A school district is a special-purpose district that operates local public primary and secondary schools in various nations. North America United States In the U.S, most K–12 public schools function as units of local school districts, which usually operate several schools, and the largest urban and suburban districts operate hundreds of schools. While practice varies significantly by state (and in some cases, within a state), most American school districts operate as independent local governmental units under a grant of authority and within geographic limits created by state law. The executive and legislative power over locally controlled policies and operations of an independent school district are, in most cases, held by a school district's board of education. Depending on state law, members of a local board of education (often referred to informally as a school board) may be elected, appointed by a political office holder, serve ex officio, or a combination of any of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District .
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Los Fresnos, Texas (USA). In addition to Los Fresnos, the district serves the towns of Bayview and Indian Lake as well as the communities of Arroyo Gardens, Chula Vista, Del Mar Heights, Green Valley Farms, La Tina Ranch, Laureles, Olmito, and Orason. Portions of Brownsville and Rancho Viejo also lie within the district. In 2016, the school district was rated " Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the United States. Schools High School (Grades 9-12) * Los Fresnos High S ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McAllen Independent School District
The McAllen Independent School District is a school district headquartered in the city of McAllen, Texas, United States. In 2009, the school district was rated "Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system, academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. Schools The campuses of the MISD include 5 high school, High Schools, 6 middle school, Middle Schools, and 21 elementary school, Elementary Schools. High Schools Achieve Early College and Lamar Academy are ranked among the best schools in the nation with Lamar being a top 10 ranked High School. High schools * Achieve Early College High School * McAllen High School * McAllen Memorial High School * Lamar Academy * James "Nikki" Rowe High School Middle schools * Brown Middle School * Cathey Middle School * De Leon Middle School * Fossum Middle School * Morris Middle School * Travis Middle School Elementary schools * Alvarez Elementary School * Bonham Elementary School * Castañeda Elementary School * Escandon El ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Villa Independent School District
La Villa Independent School District is a public school district based in La Villa, Texas (USA). In addition to La Villa, the district serves the unincorporated community of Laguna Seca. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In January 2014 the district had 625 students. During that month, shortly after the end of the winter holiday, because La Villa ISD refused to pay the City of La Villa's increased surcharge rate, the city shut off water and sewer services to the schools. They were forced to temporarily close. " [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Joya Independent School District
La Joya Independent School District is a school district headquartered in La Joya, Texas, United States. The La Joya Independent School District, located in the western portion of Hidalgo County, Texas consist of more than stretching west of Mission (small portions of Mission are in LJISD) to Sullivan City, including the smaller communities of La Joya, Palmview, and Peñitas. Boundaries extend from the United States border formed by the Rio Grande to the line near McCook. Incorporated places served by LJISD include La Joya, Palmview, Penitas, Sullivan City, and sections of Alton and Mission. La Joya ISD also serves other unincorporated communities including Abram, Citrus City, Cuevitas, Doffing, Havana, La Homa, Los Ebanos, Palmview South, and Perezville, as well as portions of West Sharyland. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. The Texas Education Agency's college readiness performance data shows that o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hidalgo Independent School District
The Hidalgo Independent School District is a public school district based in Hidalgo, Texas, United States. The district serves most of Hidalgo and the city of Granjeno as well as small portions of McAllen, Pharr (including sections of Las Milpas), and San Juan. It southern boundary is the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexico border.SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX " . Retrieved on January 2, 2017. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) is a school district headquartered in the city of Edinburg, Texas, United States Est. 1909. The district has approximately 4,540 employees including over 2,600 certified professionals, 900 paraprofessionals, 80 counselors, 40 librarians, 45 nurses, 870 Food Service/Maintenance& Facilities Workers, and 200 bus drivers. The superintendent is Rene Gutierrez. As for students, the peak enrollment for the 2013/2014 school year was 33,412, and the district continues to grow at a rate of approximately 5% annually. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. The school district's police force of 78 sworn police officers, 30 security officers and three K9 officers includes a SWAT team equipped with military surplus gear acquired under the Department of Defense Excess Property Program. Territorial limits The district encompasses of land extending north of the city to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District is a public school district based in Edcouch, Texas (USA). In addition to Edcouch, the district also serves the city of Elsa. The district serves high school students from Monte Alto. In November 1968, the Mexican-American Youth Organization (MAYO) organized a boycott of schools. MAYO demanded, among other things, eradication of the no-Spanish-use rule and to introduce Mexican American course content. This boycott legitimized MAYO activism in South Texas. After the school expelled 62 students, the newly founded Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDEF) filed a lawsuit for the school's action. In December the court demanded the school reinstate the students as political protest is protected by the Constitution. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Independent School District
Donna Independent School District is a public school district based in Donna, Texas (USA). In addition to Donna, the district also serves Scissors and South Alamo; and portions of Alamo, Midway North, and Midway South. In 2010, Donna ISD was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. Donna ISD's total student enrollment for 2010 was 14,873 according to the Texas Education Agency's website. Donna ISD's current superintendent is Roberto Loredo since 2007. The Texas Education Agency's college readiness performance data shows that only 2% (13 out of 656 students) of the graduates of the class of 2010 of the Donna school district met TEA's average performance criterion on SAT or ACT college admission tests. Recent history On January 24, 2011, a federal judge in McAllen, Texas sentenced the former president of the board of trustees of Donna ISD, George Hernandez, to five months in prison, five months of house arrest, three years of probation, and a $3,000 fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Texas Independent School District
South Texas Independent School District (STISD) is a magnet school district headquartered in Mercedes, Texas (USA). STISD operates magnet schools that draw students from three counties: Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy. STISD covers an area of , overlapping 28 other school districts. The only all-magnet school district in the state, STISD offers students an educational alternative. STISD schools provide hands-on training in various professional career fields. Because it is a magnet school district, there is no cost for students to attend, and school bus transportation is also free of charge. STISD schools maintain an open enrollment policy, meaning any student can attend so long as they reside within the tri-county area. All schools are accredited by the Texas Education Agency and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Over 95 percent of STISD graduates continue their education at major universities or technical colleges. History The district was created in 1964 by the Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Rosa Independent School District .
The district changed to a four day school week in fall 2022.
Santa Rosa Independent School District is a public school district based in Santa Rosa, Texas. Their rivals are La Feria. Their mascot is the Warrior and their school colors are black and gold. In addition to Santa Rosa, the district serves the communities of Grand Acres and Tierra Bonita. Santa Rosa ISD has three campuses: Santa Rosa High School (grades 9–12), Jo Nelson Middle School (grades 6–8), and Elma E. Barrera Elementary (prekindergarten - grade 5). In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the United States. References External links *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Maria Independent School District .
Santa Maria Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Santa Maria, Texas, United States. In addition to Santa Maria, the district serves the communities of Bluetown and Iglesia Antigua. Santa Maria ISD has three campuses - Santa Maria High School (grades 9-12), Santa Maria Middle (grades 5-8), and Tony Gonzalez Elementary (prekindergarten - grade 4). As of 2007, the Texas State Energy Conservation Office awards Santa Maria ISD money due to the ''colonias'' served by the district. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the United States. References External links * {{Authori ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |