Tyler Reporter

There were 52 Hispanic students enrolled in Hawkins ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 23.8% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Hawkins ISD schools welcomed 747 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 7% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Hawkins ISD roughly covers schools within Wood County and has a main office in Hawkins.

Among the two schools in Hawkins ISD schools, Hawkins High School / Middle recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 27 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	747	52	7
2020-21	657	42	6.4
2019-20	729	51	7