TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
This is a 35.2% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 1,776 students enrolled in Hamilton County schools, 32% of them are considered to be at risk.
Hamilton County had the 62nd lowest number of at-risk students among Texas counties.
Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.
“The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students…dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools…gun violence, and mental health issues”, claimed the Texas Almanac.
At-Risk Students in Hamilton County Schools in 2021-22 School Year
| School | Number of at-risk students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Whitney Elementary School | 182 | 409 |
| Jonesboro School | 7 | 339 |
| Hico Elementary School | 133 | 310 |
| Hico High School | 111 | 294 |
| Hamilton High School | 57 | 225 |
| Hamilton Junior High School | 78 | 199 |
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