TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Of the 36,553 students attending Smith County district schools, 38.8% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 36% of Smith County districts' students.
In the previous school year, white students still were the most common group in Smith County districts, representing 38.7% of the student body.
Cumberland Academy had the most even distribution of races among county districts, with 48.2% white students, 26.9% Hispanic students, 16.4% Black students, 4.2% Multi-racial students, 3.7% Asian students, 0.4% American Indian students, and 0.1% Pacific Islander students.
In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 2% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Smith County.
The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.
Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas 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.
| District | Most prevalent ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARP ISD | white | 64.1% | 924 |
| Chapel Hill ISD | Hispanic | 52% | 3,397 |
| Cumberland Academy | white | 48.2% | 1,926 |
| Lindale ISD | white | 70.3% | 4,268 |
| Troup ISD | white | 71.8% | 1,053 |
| Tyler ISD | Hispanic | 47.3% | 18,148 |
| Ut Tyler University Academy | white | 64% | 853 |
| Whitehouse ISD | white | 63.9% | 4,906 |
| Winona ISD | white | 43.3% | 1,078 |
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