Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District
School district in Texas, United States
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The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District is located in Jim Wells County in South Texas off U.S. Route 281. The district contains three schools, two of which are located in Ben Bolt (high school, middle school), and an elementary in Palito Blanco.
| Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
ESC Region 2 [1]
USA | |
| Coordinates | 27.56807°N 98.11209°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | Timothy Little [1] |
| Schools | 3 (2009-10) [2] |
| NCES District ID | 4809870[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 597 (2010-11) [1] |
| Teachers | 49.87 (2009-10) [2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 12.17 (2009-10) [2] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 1A Football Division I [3] |
| District mascot | Badgers [4] |
| Colors | Royal Blue, White [4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011 | Academically Acceptable[5] |
| Website | www |
The majority of Ben Bolt is in the district.[6]
Finances
Academic achievement
In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[5]
Schools
In the 2011–2012 school year, the district had three open schools.[1]
- Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School
- Ben Bolt Middle School (Grades 4–8)
- Palito Blanco Elementary (Grades PK-3)
Notable alumni
- Sylvia Garcia, former Texas State Senator and current U.S. House of Representatives.
