This is an 11.4% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 3,705 students enrolled in Gillespie County schools, 5.5% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Gillespie County enrolled the 117th 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 Gillespie County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Alter School | 0 | 17 |
| Doss Elementary School | 0 | 24 |
| Fredericksburg Elementary School | 20 | 766 |
| Fredericksburg High School | 72 | 1,017 |
| Fredericksburg Middle School | 62 | 677 |
| Fredericksburg Primary School | 1 | 539 |
| Harper Elementary School | 9 | 208 |
| Harper High School | 14 | 186 |
| Harper Middle School | 21 | 166 |
| Stonewall Elementary School | 3 | 105 |
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