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How many African American students were enrolled in Latexo ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?

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TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

There were five African American students enrolled in Latexo ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 66.7% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Latexo ISD schools welcomed 489 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 1% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Latexo ISD roughly covers schools within Houston County and has a main office in Latexo.

Latexo High School was the only school in the district which enrolled African American students, welcoming five students in the 2021-22 school year.

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.

Ethnicities in Latexo ISD Schools in 2021-22 School Year
White [79.1%]Hispanic [16.2%]Ethnicities < 5% [4.7%]

Enrollment in Latexo ISD Schools During the Last 3 years

YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of African American StudentsAfrican American students %
2021-2248951
2020-2146430.6
2019-2045330.7

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