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3,369 economically disadvantaged students were taught in Willacy County schools in 2022-23 school year

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Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024) | pamlittle.com

Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024) | pamlittle.com

Willacy County schools enrolled 3,369 students who identified as economically disadvantaged in the state during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 3,976 students enrolled in Willacy County schools, 84.7% were considered economically disadvantaged. This is a 1.3% increase over the previous school year.

Willacy County enrolled the 92nd highest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged among Texas counties.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they're offering better education for more Texas students.

Number of Economically Disadvantaged Students Over 4 Years

08001,6002,4003,2004,0002022-232021-222020-212019-203,9763,9763,3693,3693,9393,9393,3263,3264,0744,0743,5073,5074,1474,1473,5963,596Total EnrollmentEconomically Disadvantaged Students

Economically Disadvantaged Students in Willacy County Schools in 2022-23 School Year

SchoolNumber of Economically Disadvantaged StudentsTotal Number of Students
Lyford Elementary School516625
Pittman Elementary School500579
Smith Elementary School445450
Raymondville High School419508
Myra Green Middle School381425
Lyford High School368472
Lyford Middle School240299
Lasara Elementary School215251
Lasara High School86100
San Perlita Elementary School6498
Raymondville Options Academic Academy5556
San Perlita High School5270
San Perlita Middle School2843

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