Patton Springs Independent School District
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Patton Springs Independent School District is a public school district
based in the community of Afton
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Afton, the district serves a portion of Dickens
as well as rural areas in northeastern Dickens County.
Patton Springs ISD has one school that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.
In 2009, the school district was rated "exemplary
" 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 the community of Afton
Afton, Texas
Afton is an unincorporated community in northern Dickens County, Texas, United States.The Patton Springs Independent School District serves area students.Saddlemaker Charles Weldon Cannon was born in Afton in 1915.-External links:...
, 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...
).
In addition to Afton, the district serves a portion of Dickens
Dickens, Texas
Dickens is a city in and the county seat of Dickens County, Texas, United States. The population was 332 at the 2000 census.Charles Weldon Cannon , a Dickens County native, made his famous boots and saddles in Dickens.-Geography:...
as well as rural areas in northeastern Dickens County.
Patton Springs ISD has one school that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.
In 2009, the school district was rated "exemplary
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...
.