This is a 2.6% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 716 students enrolled in Mason County schools, 15.5% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Mason County enrolled the 97th 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 Mason County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Elementary School | 24 | 297 |
| Mason High School | 42 | 228 |
| Mason Junior High School | 45 | 191 |
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