This is a 2.2% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 2,571 students enrolled in Bandera County schools, 5.5% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Bandera County enrolled the 136th highest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties.
Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.
“The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students…dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools…gun violence, and mental health issues,” claimed the Texas Almanac.
Gifted & Talented Students in Bandera County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Alkek Elementary School | 18 | 630 |
| Bandera High School | 50 | 681 |
| Bandera Middle School | 41 | 556 |
| Hill Country Elementary School | 17 | 437 |
| Medina School | 16 | 267 |
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