This is an 11.8% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 1,132 students enrolled in Marion County schools, 5.9% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Marion County enrolled the 66th lowest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties.
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.
Gifted & Talented Students in Marion County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | 9 | 275 |
| Jefferson High School | 32 | 380 |
| Jefferson Junior High School | 26 | 333 |
| Jefferson Primary School | 0 | 144 |
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