Springlake-Earth Independent School District is a public
school district
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based in
Earth
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,
Texas
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(
USA
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). Located in north central
Lamb County, a portion of the district extends into
Castro County.
Schools
Springlake-Earth ISD has three campuses -
*
Springlake-Earth High School (Grades 9-12)
*Springlake-Earth Middle School (Grades 6-8)
*Springlake-Earth Elementary School (Grades PK-5)
In 2009, the school district was rated "
academically acceptable
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History
The district was created in 1923 by the consolidation of several small schools in the surrounding area, and initially named the Spring Lake district. The present name was adopted in 1966, when the Earth Chamber of Commerce agreed to purchase a lighted sign for the school, on the condition that the school name be changed to include Earth.
History of Springlake-Earth ISD
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References
External links
Springlake-Earth ISD
{{Region 17 School Districts in Texas
School districts in Lamb County, Texas
School districts in Castro County, Texas