Agua Dulce Independent School District
Agua Dulce Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Agua Dulce, Texas (USA). The district serves students in west central Nueces,[6] and east central Jim Wells counties.[7] Within Nueces County it includes Agua Dulce and half of Rancho Banquete.[6]
| Agua Dulce Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| USA | |
| Coordinates | 27°47′8″N 97°54′48″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Motto | "HOME OF THE FIGHTING LONGHORNS" |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Established | 1910 |
| Superintendent | Nora T. Lopez (Temp. Superintendent ) |
| Schools | 2 (2009-18)[1] |
| NCES District ID | 4807530[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 345 (2010-11)[2] |
| Teachers | 29 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 11.9 (2009-10)[1] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 1A Football Division II[3] |
| District mascot | Longhorns[4] |
| Colors | Maroon, White[4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12 | Academically Acceptable[5] |
| Website | Agua Dulce ISD |
History
In 1910 the Agua Dulce Independent School District was founded; Sophinia Thompson was the first teacher. The school system was consolidated with that of Bentonville in 1932.
Finances
As of the 2010-2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $128,302,000.[2] The maintenance tax rate was $0.117 and the bond tax rate was $0.021 per $100 of appraised valuation.[2]
Academic achievement
In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] Forty-nine percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating.[8] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[9] A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).
Historical district TEA accountability ratings[5]
- 2011: Academically Acceptable
- 2010: Academically Acceptable
- 2009: Academically Acceptable
- 2008: Academically Acceptable
- 2007: Academically Acceptable
- 2006: Academically Acceptable
- 2005: Academically Acceptable
- 2004: Academically Acceptable
Schools
In the 2011-2012 school year, the district operated two schools.[2]
- Agua Dulce High School (Grades 6-12)
- Agua Dulce Elementary (Grades PK-5)
References
- "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Agua Dulce ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
- "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "Agua Dulce High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Nueces County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jim Wells County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- "Texas Accountability System Summary of Ratings for 2004 through 2011(as of November 2, 2011) District Ratings by Rating Category (including Charter Operators)". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.