Slocum Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Slocum Independent School District is a public school district
based in the community of Slocum
in unincorporated Anderson County
, Texas
(USA
).
Located in southeastern Anderson County, the district has two campuses:
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 the community of Slocum
Slocum, Texas
Slocum is an unincorporated community in southeast Anderson County, Texas, in the United States. It has a population of approximately 250.-Schools:...
in unincorporated Anderson County
Anderson County, Texas
Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population was 55,109. Its county seat is Palestine. Anderson county was organized in 1846, and is named in honor of Kenneth L. Anderson who had been Vice President of the Republic of Texas.-Geography:According to the...
, 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 southeastern Anderson County, the district has two campuses:
- Slocum High SchoolSlocum High SchoolSlocum High School is a United States secondary school located in unincorporated Slocum, Texas and has an Elkhart mailing address. It is part of the Slocum Independent School District located in southeastern Anderson County...
(Grades 7-12) - Slocum Elementary School (Grades PK-6)
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...
.