Breckenridge Independent School District

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

Breckenridge Independent School District
Location
208 N. Miller
Breckenridge, Texas[1]
ESC Region 14[2]

USA
Coordinates32°45′25″N 98°54′26″W
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentTim Seymore[2]
Schools6 (2009-10)[1]
NCES District ID4811220[1]
Students and staff
Students1,561 (2010-11)[2]
Teachers136.87 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio11.55 (2009-10)[1]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 2A Football Division I[3]
District mascotBuckaroos[4]
Colors    Green, White[4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Recognized[5]
WebsiteBreckenridge ISD

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $850,849,000.[2] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.008 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: Academically Acceptable
  • 2009: Academically Acceptable
  • 2008: Academically Acceptable
  • 2007: Academically Acceptable
  • 2006: Academically Acceptable
  • 2005: Academically Acceptable
  • 2004: Academically Acceptable

Schools

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

  • Breckenridge High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Breckenridge Junior High School (Grades 7-8)
  • South Elementary School (Grades 4-6)
  • North Elementary School (Grades 2-3)
  • East Elementary School (Grades PK-1)

Special programs

Athletics

Breckenridge High School participates in the boys sports of baseball, basketball, football, and wrestling.[4] The school participates in the girls sports of basketball, softball, and volleyball.[4] For the 2012 through 2014 school years, Breckenridge High School will play football in UIL Class 2A Division I.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Breckenridge ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  2. "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  3. "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  4. "Breckenridge High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  5. "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 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 11 August 2012.
  7. "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.


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