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{{Short description|School district in Texas, United States}} |
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'''Ferris Independent School District''' is a public [[school district]] based in [[Ferris, Texas|Ferris]], [[Texas]] ([[United States|US]]). |
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In addition to Ferris, the district serves the community of [[Trumbull, Texas|Trumbull]] and rural areas in northeastern [[Ellis County, Texas|Ellis County]]. A small portion of southeastern [[Dallas County, Texas|Dallas County]] also lies within the district. |
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The district in [[Ellis County, Texas|Ellis County]] includes that county's part of Ellis and sections of [[Red Oak, Texas|Red Oak]], [[Waxahachie, Texas|Waxahachie]], and the [[Bristol, Texas|Bristol]] [[census-designated place]].<ref name=CensusSDMap2020Ellis>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st48_tx/schooldistrict_maps/c48139_ellis/DC20SD_C48139.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ellis County, TX|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-09-26}}</ref> In [[Dallas County, Texas|Dallas County]], it includes the remainder of Ferris and a portion of [[Lancaster, Texas|Lancaster]].<ref name=USCensusSDMapDallasCO2020>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st48_tx/schooldistrict_maps/c48113_dallas/DC20SD_C48113.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st48_tx/schooldistrict_maps/c48113_dallas/DC20SD_C48113.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Dallas County, TX|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=September 26, 2024}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st48_tx/schooldistrict_maps/c48113_dallas/DC20SD_C48113_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> |
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In 2009, the school district was rated "[[Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system|academically acceptable]]" by the [[Texas Education Agency]].<ref>{{cite web|url = http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2009/index.html|title = 2009 Accountability Rating System|publisher = Texas Education Agency|deadurl = yes|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20151025190535/http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2009/index.html|archivedate = 2015-10-25|df = }}</ref> |
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The Ferris ISD school district began in 1911 as a modest one-campus district. After the Ferris Brick industry was constructed, the town's population grew rapidly. In 1941, the current administration building was erected. Following were Hazel Ingram Elementary (1968), Ferris Jr. High (1978), Ferris Intermediate, now Lee Longino Elementary (1986), Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary (2002), and Ferris High School (2008). |
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In the early 90's, Ferris ISD administrators would give students "swats" if they did not stay silent and keep their eyes fixed on the television during the lunch period while the Channel One News Program aired. |
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The district is led by Superintendent Hector Madrigal and Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services Lindsey Wood. |
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The district serves the Ferris City Limits as well as Bristol, Texas, parts of Southern Dallas County, and the community of Trumbull, Texas. |
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==Schools== |
==Schools== |
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Schools are located in the City of Ferris. |
Schools are located in the City of Ferris. |
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* [[Ferris High School (Ferris, Texas)|Ferris High School]] (Grades |
* [[Ferris High School (Ferris, Texas)|Ferris High School]] (Grades 9–12) |
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* Ferris Junior High School (Grades |
* Ferris Junior High School (Grades 6–8) |
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* Lee Longino Elementary School (Grades 1–5) |
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* Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary School (Grades |
* Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary School (Grades 1–5) |
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* Hazel Ingram Elementary School (Grades |
* Hazel Ingram Elementary School (Grades PK3–K) |
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== Notable alumni == |
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[[Homer P. Rainey]]-Former University of Texas President, attended Ferris High School for one year. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Portal|Texas|Schools}} |
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* {{Official website|https://www.ferrisisd.org}} |
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{{Education in Ellis County, Texas}} |
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{{Education in Dallas County, Texas}} |
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[[Category:School districts in Ellis County, Texas]] |
[[Category:School districts in Ellis County, Texas]] |
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[[Category:School districts in Dallas County, Texas]] |
[[Category:School districts in Dallas County, Texas]] |
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[[Category:School districts established in 1911]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:08, 28 December 2024
Ferris Independent School District is a public school district based in Ferris, Texas (US).
The district in Ellis County includes that county's part of Ellis and sections of Red Oak, Waxahachie, and the Bristol census-designated place.[1] In Dallas County, it includes the remainder of Ferris and a portion of Lancaster.[2]
The Ferris ISD school district began in 1911 as a modest one-campus district. After the Ferris Brick industry was constructed, the town's population grew rapidly. In 1941, the current administration building was erected. Following were Hazel Ingram Elementary (1968), Ferris Jr. High (1978), Ferris Intermediate, now Lee Longino Elementary (1986), Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary (2002), and Ferris High School (2008). The district is led by Superintendent Hector Madrigal and Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services Lindsey Wood. The district serves the Ferris City Limits as well as Bristol, Texas, parts of Southern Dallas County, and the community of Trumbull, Texas.
Schools
[edit]Schools are located in the City of Ferris.
- Ferris High School (Grades 9–12)
- Ferris Junior High School (Grades 6–8)
- Lee Longino Elementary School (Grades 1–5)
- Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary School (Grades 1–5)
- Hazel Ingram Elementary School (Grades PK3–K)
Notable alumni
[edit]Homer P. Rainey-Former University of Texas President, attended Ferris High School for one year.
References
[edit]- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ellis County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Dallas County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2024. - Text list
