Axtell Independent School District
School district in Texas
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Axtell Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Axtell, Texas (USA). The district is located in eastern McLennan County and extends into portions of Hill and Limestone counties.
| Axtell Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| USA | |
| Coordinates | 31°39′32″N 96°58′24″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Motto | Aiming for Excellence |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. JR Proctor[2] |
| Schools | 7 (2009-10)[1] |
| NCES District ID | 4809150[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 773 (2013-14)[2] |
| Teachers | 77.85 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 9.85 (2009-10)[1] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 1A Football Division I[3] |
| District mascot | Longhorns[4] |
| Colors | Red, White[4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12 | Academically Acceptable[5] |
| Website | Axtell ISD |
Finances
Academic achievement
In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] Forty-nine percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating.[6] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[7] 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: Academically Acceptable
- 2010: Recognized
- 2009: Academically Acceptable
- 2008: Academically Acceptable
- 2007: Academically Acceptable
- 2006: Academically Acceptable
- 2005: Academically Acceptable
- 2004: Recognized
Schools
In the 2011–2012 school year, the district had students in six schools.[2]
- Regular instructional
- Axtell High School (Grades 9-12)
- Axtell Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Axtell Elementary School (Grades PK-5)
- Alternative instructional
- Axtell Bruceville-Eddy Learning Center (Grades 4-12)
- Waco Center for Youth (Grades 7-12)
- JJAEP instructional
- Challenge Academy (Grades 6-12)
- Closed schools
- Methodist Home Boys Ranch
