East RGV News

There were five Multiracial students enrolled in Willacy County schools in the 2021-22 school year, 16.7% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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 Multiracial students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of three students each.

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.

School name	% of multi-racial students enrolment	Total enrollment
Lyford Elementary School	0	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	1.3	77
San Perlita Middle School	0	50
Raymondville Options Academic Academy	0	44