Argyle Independent School District

Argyle Independent School District is a public school district based in Argyle, Texas (USA). The district operates one high school, Argyle High School.

Argyle Independent School District
Location
800 Eagle Dr.
Argyle, Texas[1]

ESC Region 11[2]

USA
Coordinates33°6′28″N 97°11′16″W
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentDr. Telena Wright[2]
Schools5 (2009-10)[1]
NCES District ID4808670[1]
Students and staff
Students1,843 (2010-11)[2]
Teachers120.36 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio14.87 (2009-10)[1]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 4A Football[3]
District mascotEagles[4]
Colors      Red, Black, White[4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Recognized[5]
WebsiteArgyle ISD

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $1,032,239,000.[2] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.040 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: Exemplary
  • 2009: Recognized
  • 2008: Academically Acceptable
  • 2007: Academically Acceptable
  • 2006: Academically Acceptable
  • 2005: Recognized
  • 2004: Academically Acceptable

Schools

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

Regular instructional
  • Argyle High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Argyle Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • Argyle Intermediate School (Grades 4-5)
  • Hilltop Elementary School (Grades PreK-3)
Alternative instructional
  • Denton County JJAEP (Grades 6-12)

Special programs

Clubs

The school features a newspaper operated by students called The Talon.

See also

References


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