Aquilla Independent School District

Aquilla Independent School District is a public school district based in Aquilla, Texas (US). The district operates one high school, Aquilla High School, that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.

Aquilla Independent School District
Location
404 N Richards
Aquilla, Texas[1]
ESC Region 12[2]

United States
Coordinates31°51′16″N 97°13′7″W
District information
TypeIndependent school district
MottoRight Here ... Right Now, Exemplary Bound!
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentDavid Edison[2]
Schools2 (2009-10)[1]
NCES District ID4808520[1]
Students and staff
Students263 (2010-11)[2]
Teachers20.93 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio11.32 (2009-10)[1]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 1A 6-man Football Division I[3]
District mascotCougars[4]
Colors    Orange, White[4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Recognized[5]
WebsiteAquilla ISD

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $52,154,000.[2] The maintenance tax rate was $0.117 and the bond tax rate was $0.007 per $100 of appraised valuation.[2]

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] Thirty-five percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating.[6] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[7] A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).

Historical district TEA accountability ratings[5]

  • 2011: Recognized
  • 2010: Recognized
  • 2009: Exemplary
  • 2008: Exemplary
  • 2007: Recognized
  • 2006: Academically Acceptable
  • 2005: Academically Acceptable
  • 2004: Recognized

Schools

In the 2011–2012 school year, the district had students in two schools.[2]

  • Aquilla School (Grades PK-12)
  • Hill County JJAEP (Grades 6-12)

Special programs

Athletics

Aquilla High School participates in the boys sports of baseball, basketball, and football.[4] The school participates in the girls sport of basketball.[4] For the 2012 through 2014 school years, Aquilla High School will play six-man football in Class 1A 6-man Football Division I.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Aquilla ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  2. "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  3. "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  4. "Aquilla High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  5. "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  6. "Texas Accountability System Summary of Ratings for 2004 through 2011(as of November 2, 2011) District Ratings by Rating Category (including Charter Operators)". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  7. "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.


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