This is a 2.3% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 3,976 students enrolled in Willacy County schools, 8% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Willacy County enrolled the 88th highest 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 Willacy County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Lasara Elementary School | 15 | 251 |
| Lasara High School | 12 | 100 |
| Lyford Elementary School | 26 | 625 |
| Lyford High School | 61 | 472 |
| Lyford Middle School | 26 | 299 |
| Myra Green Middle School | 53 | 425 |
| Pittman Elementary School | 39 | 579 |
| Raymondville High School | 60 | 508 |
| Raymondville Options Academic Academy | 0 | 56 |
| San Perlita Elementary School | 1 | 98 |
| San Perlita High School | 1 | 70 |
| San Perlita Middle School | 2 | 43 |
| Smith Elementary School | 21 | 450 |
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