The Abernathy Independent School District is a

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based in Abernathy,

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). The school operates three schools: Abernathy Elementary School, Abernathy Middle School, and Abernathy High School.

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $465,786,000. The maintenance tax rate was $0.116 and the bond tax rate was $0.034 per $100 of appraised valuation.

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated " recognized" 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.

. Thirty-five percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating. No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012. A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking). Historical district TEA accountability ratings *2011: Recognized *2010: Recognized *2009: Recognized *2008: Recognized *2007: Academically Acceptable *2006: Academically Acceptable *2005: Academically Acceptable *2004: Academically Acceptable

Special programs

Athletics

Abernathy High School participates in the boys sports of baseball, basketball, football, and wrestling. The school participates in the girls sports of basketball and softball. Abernathy High School plays football in UIL Class 3A Division II.

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