Azle Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Azle Independent School District is a public school district
based in Azle
, Texas
(USA
). The district covers northwestern Tarrant County
, northeastern Parker County
, and a small portion of southern Wise County
.
In addition to Azle, the district serves the communities of Lakeside
, Pelican Bay
, Sanctuary
, and portions of Reno
and Briar
.
In 2010, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.The mascot is currently a hornet named ``Buzzy``.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Azle
Azle, Texas
Azle is a city in Parker and Tarrant counties in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,947.Popular tourist attractions include marine sports at Eagle Mountain Lake such as swimming, fishing and boating.-Geography:...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
). The district covers northwestern Tarrant County
Tarrant County, Texas
Tarrant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, it had a population of 1,809,034. Its county seat is Fort Worth. Tarrant County is the sixteenth most populous county in the United States and the third most populous in Texas. The county is named in honor...
, northeastern Parker County
Parker County, Texas
As of the census of 2003, there were 98,495 people, 31,131 households, and 24,313 families residing in the county. The population density was 98 people per square mile . There were 34,084 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile...
, and a small portion of southern Wise County
Wise County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 48,793 people, 17,178 households, and 13,467 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 19,242 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile...
.
In addition to Azle, the district serves the communities of Lakeside
Lakeside, Tarrant County, Texas
Lakeside is a town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,307 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lakeside is located at ....
, Pelican Bay
Pelican Bay, Texas
Pelican Bay is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,547 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Pelican Bay is located at ....
, Sanctuary
Sanctuary, Texas
Sanctuary is a town in Parker County, Texas, United States. The population was 256 at the 2000 census, and was incorporated in the early 1980s.-Geography:Sanctuary is located at ....
, and portions of Reno
Reno, Parker County, Texas
Reno is a city located in Parker County, Texas, United States . As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 2,494.-Geography:...
and Briar
Briar, Texas
Briar is a census-designated place in Parker, Tarrant, and Wise counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 5,665 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Briar is located at ....
.
In 2010, the school district was rated "recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.The mascot is currently a hornet named ``Buzzy``.
Junior High Schools
- Grades 7-8
- Azle Junior High School
- Santo J. Forte Junior High School
Elementary Schools
- Grades 5-6
- Azle Elementary School
- W.E. Hoover Elementary School
- Grades PK-4
- Cross Timbers Elementary School
- Eagle Heights Elementary School
- Liberty Elementary School
- Silver Creek Elementary School
- Walnut Creek Elementary School