Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district

School district

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 based in Barksdale

Barksdale, Texas

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, Texas

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In addition to Barksdale, the district serves the city of Camp Wood

Camp Wood, Texas

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 and rural areas in southeastern Edwards, western Real, and northwestern Uvalde

Uvalde County, Texas

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 counties.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable

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" by the Texas Education Agency

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Schools

Nueces Canyon Consolidated ISD has two schools - one in Barksdale and one in Camp Wood.

• Nueces Canyon Junior High/High (Barksdale; Grades 7-12)
• Nueces Canyon Elementary (Camp Wood; Grades K-6)

Band

Marching: The Nueces Canyon Band received fourth place at the Texas UIL State Area E Marching Competition in 2005-2006.

In 2006-2007, Nueces Canyon Received a Division 1 rating at the Region 11 Marching Contest in Hondo.

The Panther Band is going back to state this year (2007-2008) after receiving a Division 1 rating at Crystal City.
They received a Division 1 rating at the Region 11 Marching Contest in Hondo.
And Also a Division 1 rating at Area Marching at San Antonio East Central.

Concert: Nueces Canyon has received sweepstakes 3 years in a row. In 2005, 2006, and, 2007.