Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District

The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District is located in Jim Wells County in South Texas off U.S. Route 281. The district contains three schools, two of which are located in Ben Bolt (high school, middle school), and an elementary in Palito Blanco.

Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District
Location
ESC Region 2 [1]
USA
Coordinates27.56807°N 98.11209°W / 27.56807; -98.11209
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentTimothy Little [1]
Schools3 (2009-10) [2]
NCES District ID4809870[2]
Students and staff
Students597 (2010-11) [1]
Teachers49.87 (2009-10) [2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio12.17 (2009-10) [2]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 1A Football Division I [3]
District mascotBadgers [4]
Colors    Royal Blue, White [4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011Academically Acceptable[5]
Websitewww.bbpbschools.net

The majority of Ben Bolt is in the district.[6]

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $70,626,000.[1] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.027 per $100 of appraised valuation.[1]

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[5]

Schools

In the 2011–2012 school year, the district had three open schools.[1]

Notable alumni

  • Sylvia Garcia, former Texas State Senator and current U.S. House of Representatives.

See also

References


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