The Red Oak Independent School District is a
school district
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North America United States
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in northern
Ellis County,
Texas
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(
USA
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).
The district serves the communities of
Pecan Hill and
Red Oak
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, along with some portions of
Glenn Heights,
Oak Leaf,
Ovilla, and
Waxahachie
Waxahachie ( ) is the seat of government of Ellis County, Texas, United States. Its population was 41,140 in 2020.
Etymology
Some sources state that the name means "cow" or "buffalo" in an unspecified Native American language. One possible ...
.
In 2010, 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. .
Schools
Elementary schools
*Donald T. Shields Elementary (Grades
K-5)
*Eastridge Elementary (K-5)
*Red Oak Elementary (K-5)
*Wooden Elementary (Kâ5)
*Russell P Schupmann Elementary (PK -5)
Intermediate schools
*Red Oak Sixth Grade Center (6)
Middle schools
*Red Oak Middle School (7â8)
High schools
*
Red Oak High School (9â12)
Alternative education
*Acorn Academy
See also
*
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 sch ...
References
External links
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School districts in Ellis County, Texas