Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024) | Ballotpedia
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024) | Ballotpedia
Data showed that Willacy County welcomed 3,939 students during the 2021-22 school year.
Among the 13 schools in Willacy County, Smith Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of three students each.
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.
Enrollment Demographics in Willacy County Schools During 2021-22 School Year
| School name | % of American Indian students enrolment | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Lyford Elementary School | 0.2 | 619 |
| Pittman Elementary School | 0 | 574 |
| Raymondville High School | 0 | 507 |
| Lyford High School | 0 | 460 |
| Smith Elementary School | 0.7 | 427 |
| Myra Green Middle School | 0 | 409 |
| Lyford Middle School | 0.3 | 349 |
| Lasara Elementary School | 0 | 231 |
| Lasara High School | 0 | 96 |
| San Perlita Elementary School | 0 | 96 |
| San Perlita High School | 0 | 77 |
| San Perlita Middle School | 0 | 50 |
| Raymondville Options Academic Academy | 0 | 44 |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Lasara High School• Raymondville Options Academic Academy• Lyford Middle• San Perlita Elementary• San Perlita Middle• Lasara Elementary• Texas State Executive - State Board of Education• Smith Elementary• San Perlita High School• Pittman Elementary• Myra Green Middle• Lyford Elementary• Lyford High School• Raymondville High School
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