TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Of the 1,151 students enrolled in Brewster County schools, 59.8% were considered economically disadvantaged. This is a 7.3% increase over the previous school year.
Brewster County enrolled the 62nd lowest number of students identified as economically disadvantaged among Texas counties.
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.
Number of Economically Disadvantaged Students Over 3 Years
Economically Disadvantaged Students in Brewster County Schools in 2021-22 School Year
| School | Number of Economically Disadvantaged Students | Total Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Elementary School | 218 | 382 |
| Alpine Middle School | 175 | 278 |
| Alpine High School | 166 | 314 |
| Big Bend High School | 89 | 111 |
| Marathon Independent School District | 40 | 57 |
| San Vicente Elementary School | 0 | 9 |
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