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Mineral Wells ISD schools Education: 100 African American students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

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TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

There were 100 African American students enrolled in Mineral Wells ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 5.7% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Mineral Wells ISD schools welcomed 3,235 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 3.1% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Mineral Wells ISD roughly covers schools within Palo Pinto County and has a main office in Mineral Wells.

Among the four schools in Mineral Wells ISD schools, Mineral Wells Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 56 students.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Ethnicities in Mineral Wells ISD Schools in 2021-22 School Year
White [50.9%]Hispanic [41.7%]Ethnicities < 5% [7.4%]

Enrollment in Mineral Wells ISD Schools During the Last 3 years

YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of African American StudentsAfrican American students %
2021-223,2351003.1
2020-213,1161063.4
2019-203,2371073.3

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