Axtell Independent School District

Axtell Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Axtell, Texas (USA). The district is located in eastern McLennan County and extends into portions of Hill and Limestone counties.

Axtell Independent School District
Location
ESC Region 12[2]
USA
Coordinates31°39′32″N 96°58′24″W
District information
TypeIndependent school district
MottoAiming for Excellence
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentDr. JR Proctor[2]
Schools7 (2009-10)[1]
NCES District ID4809150[1]
Students and staff
Students773 (2013-14)[2]
Teachers77.85 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio9.85 (2009-10)[1]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 1A Football Division I[3]
District mascotLonghorns[4]
Colors    Red, White[4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Academically Acceptable[5]
WebsiteAxtell ISD

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $111,700,000.[2] The maintenance tax rate was $0.117 and the bond tax rate was $0.000 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.[6] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[7] 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: Recognized
  • 2009: Academically Acceptable
  • 2008: Academically Acceptable
  • 2007: Academically Acceptable
  • 2006: Academically Acceptable
  • 2005: Academically Acceptable
  • 2004: Recognized

Schools

In the 2011–2012 school year, the district had students in six schools.[2]

Regular instructional
  • Axtell High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Axtell Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • Axtell Elementary School (Grades PK-5)
Alternative instructional
  • Axtell Bruceville-Eddy Learning Center (Grades 4-12)
  • Waco Center for Youth (Grades 7-12)
JJAEP instructional
  • Challenge Academy (Grades 6-12)
Closed schools
  • Methodist Home Boys Ranch

See also

References


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