Avery Independent School District

Avery Independent School District is a public school district based in Red River County, Avery, Texas (USA).

Avery Independent School District
Location
150 San Antonio St.
Avery, Texas[1]
ESC Region 8[2]

USA
Coordinates33°33′9″N 94°47′12″W
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentDebbie Drew[2]
Schools3 (2009-10)[1]
NCES District ID4809060[1]
Students and staff
Students737 (2010-11)[2]
Teachers34.74 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio11.92 (2009-10)[1]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 1A Basketball Division I[3]
District mascotBulldogs[4]
Colors    Maroon, White[4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Recognized[5]
WebsiteAvery ISD

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $44,747,000.[2] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.000 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: Recognized
  • 2007: Academically Acceptable
  • 2006: Academically Acceptable
  • 2005: Academically Acceptable
  • 2004: Academically Acceptable

Schools

In the 2011–2012 school year, the district operated three schools.[2]

  • Avery High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Avery Middle School (Grades 5-8)
  • Avery Elementary School (Grades PK-4)

Special programs

Athletics

Avery High School participates in the boys sports of baseball, basketball, and wrestling.[4] The school participates in the girls sports of basketball, softball, and volleyball.[4] For the 2012 through 2014 school years, Avery High School will play basketball in UIL Class 1A Division I.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Avery ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  2. "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  3. "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  4. "Avery High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  5. "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 18 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 18 August 2012.
  7. "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.


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