Borger Independent School District
School district in Texas
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Borger Independent School District is a public school district based in Borger, Texas, United States. The district operates one high school, Borger High School.
| Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| USA | |
| Coordinates | 35°40′32″N 101°23′18″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | Chance Welch[2] |
| Schools | 7 (2009-10)[1] |
| NCES District ID | 4810890[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 2,764 (2010-11)[2] |
| Teachers | 208.01 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 13.53 (2009-10)[1] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 3A Football & Basketball[3] |
| District mascot | Bulldogs[4] |
| Colors | Red, White[4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12 | Academically Acceptable[5] |
| Website | Borger ISD |
History
On July 1, 2024, the Spring Creek Independent School District consolidated into Borger ISD.[6]
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.[7] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[8] 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: Academically Acceptable
- 2009: Academically Acceptable
- 2008: Academically Acceptable
- 2007: Academically Acceptable
- 2006: Academically Acceptable
- 2005: Academically Acceptable
- 2004: Academically Acceptable
Schools
In the 2011–2012 school year, the district operated seven schools.[2]
Regular instructional
- Borger High (Grades 9–12)
- Borger Middle (Grades 7–8)
- Borger Intermediate (Grade 5–6)
- Crockett (Grade 3–4)
- Gateway (1–2)
- Paul Belton Early Childhood Center (Grades PK-Kindergarten)
Special programs
Athletics
Borger High School participates in the boys sports of baseball, basketball, football, tennis, soccer, wrestling, golf and track.[4] The school participates in the girls sports of basketball, tennis, soccer, softball, volleyball, golf and track.[4] For the 2012 through 2013 school years, Borger High School will play football and basketball in UIL Class 3A.[3]
