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How many students were enrolled in Marion County Jefferson ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?

Commissioner of education mike morath 2023

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

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

The only school district in Marion County suffered declining enrollment in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency report.

There were 1,163 students in the halls of Jefferson ISD schools, 5.2% lower than the year before.

Enrollment in Marion County fell short of the state’s trend compared to the state’s trend of increasing enrollment.

Out of all the students welcomed in the 2021-22 school year, 51.1% of them were boys, and 48.9% were girls.

Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 58.6% of the Jefferson ISD total enrollment.

Jefferson ISD has a main office in Jefferson and is the only school district within Marion County.

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.

Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.

“The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students, dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools, gun violence, and mental health issues,” claimed the Texas Almanac.

Enrollment in Marion County Over 3 Years

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Enrollment in Marion County Districts Schools During 2021-22 School Year

SchoolTotal Enrollment in 2021-22Total Enrollment in 2020-21Total % Change
Jefferson Elementary School306317-3.5%
Jefferson High School3733652.2%
Jefferson Junior High School354405-12.6%
Jefferson Primary School130140-7.1%

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