Cuero Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Cuero Independent School District is a public school district
based in Cuero
, Texas
(USA
).
Located in DeWitt County
, a small portion of the district extends into Gonzales County
.
Middle and high school students from the community of Nursery
may choose between Victoria ISD or Cuero Independent School District. Because of this, the district also serves some residents from Victoria County
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" 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 Cuero
Cuero, Texas
Cuero is a city in DeWitt County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,571 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of DeWitt County. It is also unofficially known as the "turkey capital of the world"...
, 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 DeWitt County
DeWitt County, Texas
DeWitt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 20,013. DeWitt County is named for Green DeWitt, who founded an early colony in Texas. The seat of the county is Cuero. It was founded in 1846.-Geography:...
, a small portion of the district extends into Gonzales County
Gonzales County, Texas
Gonzales County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 18,628. It is named for its seat, the city of Gonzales.-History Timeline:* Paleo-Indians Hunter-gatherers, and later Coahuiltecan, Tonkawa, Karankawa...
.
Middle and high school students from the community of Nursery
Nursery, Texas
Nursery is an unincorporated community in Victoria County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area....
may choose between Victoria ISD or Cuero Independent School District. Because of this, the district also serves some residents from Victoria County
Victoria County, Texas
Victoria County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 84,088. Its county seat is Victoria. It is included in the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
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...
.
Schools
- Cuero High SchoolCuero High SchoolCuero High School is a 3A high school located in Cuero, Texas . It is part of the Cuero Independent School District located in DeWitt County.-Athletics:The Cuero Gobblers compete in the following sports:...
(Grades 9-12) - Cuero Junior High School (Grades 7-8)
- Cuero Intermediate School (Grades 4-6)
- Hunt Elementary School (Grades 1-3)
- French Elementary School (Grades PK-K)