This is a 16.7% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 1,285 students enrolled in Brooks County schools, 2.3% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Brooks County enrolled the 41st lowest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties.
Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.
“The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students…dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools…gun violence, and mental health issues,” claimed the Texas Almanac.
Gifted & Talented Students in Brooks County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias Elementary School | 8 | 263 |
| Falfurrias High School | 14 | 401 |
| Falfurrias Innovation Academy | 2 | 179 |
| Falfurrias Junior High School | 6 | 274 |
| Lasater Elementary School | 0 | 168 |
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