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How many students were enrolled in Weslaco ISD schools 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

There were 15,639 students enrolled in Weslaco ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 5.6% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2021-22 school year, 50.6% of them were boys, and 49.4% were girls.

Data also shows that the majority of students were Hispanic, representing 98.5% of the Weslaco ISD total enrollment.

Weslaco ISD roughly covers schools within Hidalgo County with its main office in Weslaco.

Among the 21 schools in Weslaco ISD, Weslaco High School recorded the highest enrollment of 2,504 students in the 2021-22 school year.

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.

Enrollment in Weslaco ISD Over 3 Years
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2021-22 School Enrollment Breakdown for Weslaco ISD

SchoolTotal Enrollment
Weslaco High School2,504
Weslaco East High School1,952
Beatriz G. Garza Middle School1,005
Memorial Elementary School939
Mary Hoge Middle School915
Central Middle School908
Cleckler/Heald Elementary School854
Dr. R. E. Margo Elementary School841
Sam Houston Elementary School706
A. N. Rico Elementary School696
North Bridge Elementary School667
Armando Cuellar Middle School660
Airport Elementary School645
Raul A. Gonzalez Junior Elementary School565
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Junior Elementary School494
PFC Mario Ybarra Elementary School477
21ST Century Early Learning Foundations Academy429
Weslaco 21ST Century Cte Early College High School258
South Palm Gardens High School66
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program48
Hidalgo County Boot Camp10

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