Colmesneil Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Colmesneil Independent School District is a public school district
based in Colmesneil
, Texas
(USA
). Located in Tyler County, the district extends into a small portion of southern Angelina
and western Jasper counties. Colmesneil ISD also owns and operates Lake Tejas, which is open in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
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 Colmesneil
Colmesneil, Texas
Colmesneil is a city in Tyler County, Texas, United States. It is located 9 miles north of Woodville on U.S. Highway 69. The population was 638 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Colmesneil is located at ....
, 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...
). Located in Tyler County, the district extends into a small portion of southern Angelina
Angelina County, Texas
Angelina County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Angelina County was formed in 1846 from Nacogdoches County. As of 2000, the population was 80,130. Its county seat is Lufkin. Angelina is named for a Hainai Native American woman who assisted early Spanish missionaries and was named...
and western Jasper counties. Colmesneil ISD also owns and operates Lake Tejas, which is open in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Schools
Colmesneil ISD has three campuses:- Colmesneil High School (Grades 9-12)
- Colmesneil Middle School (Grades 6-8),
- Colmesneil Elementary School (Grades PK-5)
In 2009, 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...
.