This is a 3.3% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 609 students enrolled in Hudspeth County schools, 5.1% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Hudspeth County enrolled the 41st lowest number of gifted and talented 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.
Gifted & Talented Students in Hudspeth County Schools in 2020-2021 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Benito Martinez Elementary School | 6 | 206 |
| Dell City School | 5 | 71 |
| Fort Hancock High School | 11 | 120 |
| Fort Hancock Middle School | 9 | 83 |
| Sierra Blanca School | 0 | 129 |
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