TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Data showed that Northwest ISD schools welcomed 27,583 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 24% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.
Northwest ISD roughly covers schools within Denton County and has a main office in Justin.
Among the 32 schools in Northwest ISD schools, V. R. Eaton High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 761 students.
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.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total of Hispanic Students | Hispanic students % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 27,583 | 6,616 | 24 |
| 2020-21 | 25,383 | 5,869 | 23.1 |
| 2019-20 | 25,040 | 5,538 | 22.1 |
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