Princeton Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Princeton Independent School District is a rural public school district
based in Princeton
, Texas
(USA
). The district covers 60 square miles (155.4 km²), serving not only the city of Princeton but also the surrounding communities of Culleoka, Lowry Crossing
, Branch, Climax and the west side of Lake Lavon.
The district's motto reflects its efforts and mission, "To Improve the World One Student at a Time." Princeton ISD has only had two UIL state champions win in individual events. In 2007, Mitchel Driver won various track events and Casey Blackburn won Computer Applications achieving a perfect score.
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 Princeton
Princeton, Texas
Princeton is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,477 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Princeton 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...
). The district covers 60 square miles (155.4 km²), serving not only the city of Princeton but also the surrounding communities of Culleoka, Lowry Crossing
Lowry Crossing, Texas
Lowry Crossing is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,229 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lowry Crossing is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
, Branch, Climax and the west side of Lake Lavon.
The district's motto reflects its efforts and mission, "To Improve the World One Student at a Time." Princeton ISD has only had two UIL state champions win in individual events. In 2007, Mitchel Driver won various track events and Casey Blackburn won Computer Applications achieving a perfect score.
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...
.
Schools
- Princeton High SchoolPrinceton High School (Texas)Princeton High School is a United States secondary school located in Princeton, Texas. It is part of the Princeton Independent School District located in Collin County.-Athletics:Princeton High School participates in the following sports:...
(Grades 9-12) - Clark Junior High (Grades 7-8)
- L.R. Huddleston Intermediate (Grades 6)
- Godwin Elementary (Grades K-5)
- Lacy Elementary (Grades PK-5)
- Harper Elementary (Grades K-5)