TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
This is a 2.3% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 2,013 students enrolled in Yoakum County schools, 55.9% of them are considered to be at risk.
Yoakum County had the 105th lowest number of at-risk students among Texas counties.
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.
At-Risk Students in Yoakum County Schools in 2021-22 School Year
| School | Number of at-risk students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Denver City High School | 262 | 498 |
| William G. Gravitt Junior High School | 250 | 397 |
| Dodson Primary School | 225 | 370 |
| Kelley Elementary School | 196 | 336 |
| Plains Elementary School | 89 | 183 |
| Plains High School | 42 | 133 |
| Plains Middle School | 61 | 96 |
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