Brackett Independent School District is a public school district based in Brackettville, Texas (USA). The district's boundaries parallel that of Kinney County.[6] The district operates one high school, Brackett High School.
Finances
As of the 2010-2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $165,975,000.[1] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.000 per $100 of appraised valuation.[1]
As of 2007, the Texas State Energy Conservation Office awards Brackett ISD money due to the colonias served by the district.[7]
Academic achievement
In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] Thirty-five 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: Recognized
- 2010: Recognized
- 2009: Recognized
- 2008: Academically Acceptable
- 2007: Academically Acceptable
- 2006: Academically Acceptable
- 2005: Academically Acceptable
- 2004: Recognized
Schools
In the 2011-2012 school year, the district operated three schools.[1]
- Brackett High School (Grades 9-12)
- Brackett Junior High School (Grades 6-8)
- Jones Elementary/Intermediate School (Grades PK-5)
Special programs
Athletics
Brackett High School participates in the boys sports of baseball, basketball, football, golf, track, cross country, and tennis.[4] The school participates in the girls sports of basketball, softball, volleyball, track, cross country, tennis, and golf.[4] For the 2012 through 2014 school years, Brackett High School will play football in UIL Class 1A Division I.[3] The name of the school mascot is Rajah The Tiger.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Brackett ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Brackett High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Kinney County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2022. - Text list
- ^ "Colonias Projects". Texas State Energy Conservation Office. Archived from the original on June 21, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ "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 August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on August 24, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2012.