Mabank Independent School District is a public school district based in Mabank, Texas (USA).
In addition to Mabank, the district serves southeast Kaufman, southwest Van Zandt, and northwest Henderson counties, including the community of Gun Barrel City and parts of Seven Points.
The district is about 40 miles (64 km) east of Ennis.[1]
As of 2019 Mabank ISD had 3,509 students.[1]
History
Mabank ISD has been around for over 100 years, with one picture included in a video from The Monitor showing several photos of the original high school, as well as several graduations from the early 20th century. It went from just that one school to several other schools mentioned in the "Schools" section below.
In 2009, the school district was rated "exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
Lee Joffre, previously superintendent of Italy Independent School District, began work as Mabank ISD superintendent on January 7, 2019.[1]
Schools
Secondary schools:
- Mabank High School (grades 9-12)
- Mabank Junior High School (grades 7-8)
Primary schools:
- Mabank Intermediate School (grades 5-6)
- Central Elementary School (PK-4)
- Lakeview Elementary School (Kinder-4)
- Southside Elementary School (PK-4)
References
- ^ a b c Ford, Ashley (January 4, 2019). "Italy ISD superintendent resigns after 8 years of service". Waxahachie Daily Light. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
He begins work as the superintendent of schools with Mabank ISD on Jan. 7.
- ^ "Mabank ISD". Mabank ISD.
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