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How many students in Gaines County schools were considered economically disadvantaged in 2021-22 school year?

Commissioner of education mike morath 2023

TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

Gaines County schools enrolled 2,128 students who identified as economically disadvantaged in the state during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 3,631 students enrolled in Gaines County schools, 58.6% were considered economically disadvantaged. This is a 1.8% decrease from the previous school year.

Gaines County enrolled the 119th highest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged 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.

Number of Economically Disadvantaged Students Over 3 Years

06001,2001,8002,4003,0003,6002021-222020-212019-203,6313,6312,1282,1283,5843,5842,1662,1663,7493,7492,1282,128Total EnrollmentEconomically Disadvantaged Students

Economically Disadvantaged Students in Gaines County Schools in 2021-22 School Year

SchoolNumber of Economically Disadvantaged StudentsTotal Number of Students
Seagraves Schools404519
Young Elementary School395591
Seminole Junior High School371674
Seminole High School330797
Seminole Primary School284443
Seminole Elementary School253426
Loop School71151
Seminole Success Center2030

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