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Abilene Independent School District
Location
241 Pine
Abilene, Texas[2]
ESC Region 14[1]
USA
Coordinates32°27′3″N 99°43′57″W / 32.45083°N 99.73250°W / 32.45083; -99.73250
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentDr. David Young[1]
Schools26 (2015-16)[2]
NCES District ID4807440[2]
Students and staff
Students17,161 (2010-11)[1]
Teachers1,215.02 (2009-10)[2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio14.00 (2009-10)[2]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Academically Acceptable[3]
WebsiteAbilene ISD

Abilene Independent School District is a public school district based in Abilene, Texas (USA).

The district serves the cities of Abilene and Impact in northeastern Taylor County,[4] as well as most of the portion of Abilene that lies in southeastern Jones County.[5] As of the 2009-10 school year, AISD enrolled 17,016 students in 2 High Schools, 2 Magnet High Schools, 4 Middle Schools, 15 Elementary Schools and numerous special and alternative campuses.[6] The district's enrollment peaked, for the time being, in the late 1990s and early part of the new century as development in south Abilene began to sprawl ever outward, spilling into neighboring Wylie ISD and Jim Ned CISD. As the city continues to age, school enrollment seems to have stabilized, for now, around 17,000.

Finances

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As of the 2010-2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $3,810,069,000.[1] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.012 per $100 of appraised valuation.[1]

Academic achievement

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In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[3] Forty-nine percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating.[7] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[8] 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[3]

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

Schools

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High Schools (Grades 9-12)

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Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)

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  • Clack Middle School (Cardinals) Opened 1992
  • Madison Middle School (Bison) Opened 1961
  • Mann Middle School (Falcons) Opened 1961
  • Craig Middle School (Colts) Opened 2007

Former Middle Schools

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  • Franklin Middle School (Broncos) [absorbed into Mann & Craig Middle School in 2007]
  • Lincoln Middle School (Longhorns) [consolidated into Craig Middle School in 2007]
  • Jefferson Middle School (Coyotes) [absorbed into Madison & Clack Middle Schools in 2004]

Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)

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  • Austin Elementary School (Raiders) Opened 1959
  • Bassetti Elementary School (Golden Bears) Opened 1992
  • Bonham Elementary School (Bulldogs) Opened 1953
  • Bowie Elementary School (Bobcats) Opened 1951
  • Dyess Elementary School (Jets) Opened 1957
  • Jackson Elementary School (Buffaloes) Opened 1962
  • Johnston Elementary School (Jaguars)
  • Lee Elementary School (Lions) Opened 1961
    • Feeds into Mann MS & Clack MS
  • Long Elementary School (Longhorns)
  • Ortiz Elementary School (All-Stars) Opened 1992
  • Reagan Elementary School (Rangers)
    • Feeds into Clack MS
  • Taylor Elementary School (Trojans)
  • Thomas Elementary School (Texans) Opened 1992
  • Ward Elementary School (Wildcats) Opened 1992
  • 5th Grade McMagnet Program (McMurry University)

Former Elementary Schools

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  • Central Elementary School [closed 1976] Lamar Elementary School [closed 1966]
  • Milam Elementary School [closed 1980]
  • Fair Park Elementary School [closed 1984]
  • Travis Elementary School [closed 1984]
  • Crockett Elementary School [closed 2002]
  • Jones Elementary School [closed 2002]
  • Valley View Elementary School [closed 2003]
  • Alta Vista Elementary School [closed 2003]
  • Fannin Elementary School [closed 2012]
  • College Heights Elementary School [closed 2012]
  • Long Elementary School [closed 2016]

Early Childhood Schools (Pre-Kindergarten)

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  • Crockett Early Childhood
  • Long Early Childhood

Former Childhood Schools (Pre-Kindergarten)

  • Locust Early Childhood
  • Woodson Early Childhood
  • Woodson Early Headstart

Alternative Schools

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  • Woodson Center for Excellence

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Texas School Directory 2011-12 (PDF) (Report). Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency. January 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Abilene Isd". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  4. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Taylor County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-09-22. - Text list
  5. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jones County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-09-22. - Text list
  6. ^ "Home". tea.state.tx.us.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  9. ^ Microsoft Word - list-2003.doc
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