Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district
based in Uvalde
, Texas
(USA
).
Located in Uvalde County
, the district extends into portions of Zavala
and Real counties. In addition to Uvalde, the district serves the communities of Batesville
and Uvalde Estates
.
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 Uvalde
Uvalde, Texas
Uvalde is a city in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas, United States. The population was 14,929 at the 2000 census.Uvalde was founded by Reading Wood Black in 1853 as the town of Encina. In 1856, when the county was organized, the town was renamed Uvalde for Spanish governor Juan de...
, 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 Uvalde County
Uvalde County, Texas
Uvalde County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 25,926. Its county seat is Uvalde. The county is named for Juan de Ugalde, the Spanish governor of Coahuila. Uvalde County was founded by Reading Wood Black who also founded the city of Uvalde,...
, the district extends into portions of Zavala
Zavala County, Texas
Zavala County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population was 11,600. Its county seat is Crystal City. Zavala is named for Lorenzo de Zavala, Mexican politician, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and first vice president of the Republic of...
and Real counties. In addition to Uvalde, the district serves the communities of Batesville
Batesville, Texas
Batesville is a census-designated place in Zavala County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,298 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Batesville is located at ....
and Uvalde Estates
Uvalde Estates, Texas
Uvalde Estates is a census-designated place in Uvalde County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,972 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Uvalde Estates is located at ....
.
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
- Uvalde High (Grades 9–12)
- Excel Academy (Grades 9-12)
- Uvalde Junior High (Grades 7–8)
- Flores Elementary (Grades 5–6)
- Anthon Elementary (Grades 1–4)built in 1965
- Benson Elementary (Grades 1–4)
- Robb Elementary (Grades 1-4) built in 1955
- Dalton Early Childhood Center (Grades PK–K)
- Batesville School (split into two campuses)
- Elementary (Grades PK–4)
- Middle (Grades 5–8)