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Martin County County’s student body comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2021-22 school year

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Of the many ethnicities represented in Martin County County schools, Hispanic was the most prevalent ethnicity among Martin County County students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 1,352 students attending Martin County County schools, 60.2% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 37.8% of Martin County County students.

In the previous school year, Hispanic students still were the most common group in Martin County County, representing 60.3% of the student body.

Stanton Elementary School had the most diverse student body in Martin County County, including white, American Indian, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Multi-racial.

In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 5.6% when compared to the previous year.

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.

Ethnicities in Martin County County in 2021-22 School Year

Hispanic [60.2%]white [37.8%]Ethnicities <5% [1.9%]
Students’ Ethnicity Percentage in Martin County County Schools in 2021-22 School Year

School nameMost prevalent ethnic groupPercent of Total Student BodyTotal enrollment
Grady Schoolwhite67.9%249
Stanton Elementary SchoolHispanic67.5%545
Stanton High SchoolHispanic65.5%304
Stanton Middle SchoolHispanic66.9%254

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