TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
This is a 7.6% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 3,705 students enrolled in Gillespie County schools, 45.4% of them are considered to be at risk.
Gillespie County had the 121st highest number of at-risk 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.
| School | Number of at-risk students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg High School | 451 | 1,017 |
| Fredericksburg Elementary School | 374 | 766 |
| Fredericksburg Middle School | 301 | 677 |
| Fredericksburg Primary School | 325 | 539 |
| Harper Elementary School | 90 | 208 |
| Harper High School | 49 | 186 |
| Harper Middle School | 60 | 166 |
| Stonewall Elementary School | 13 | 105 |
| Doss Elementary School | 7 | 24 |
| Alter School | 12 | 17 |
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