Abernathy Independent School District

The Abernathy Independent School District is a school district based in Abernathy, Texas (USA). The school operates three schools: Abernathy Elementary School, Abernathy Middle School, and Abernathy High School.

Abernathy Independent School District
Location
505 7th St.
Abernathy, Texas[1]
ESC Region 17[2]
USA
Coordinates33°49′49″N 101°50′43″W
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentGlen Teal[3]
Schools4 (2009-10)[1]
NCES District ID4807410[1]
Students and staff
Students785 (2010-11)[2]
Teachers68.85 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio11.75 (2009-10)[1]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 3A Football Division II[4]
District mascotAntelopes[5]
Colors    Maroon, White[5]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Recognized[6]
WebsiteAbernathy ISD

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $465,786,000.[2] The maintenance tax rate was $0.116 and the bond tax rate was $0.034 per $100 of appraised valuation.[2]

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[6] Thirty-five 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[6]

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

Special programs

Athletics

Abernathy High School participates in the boys sports of baseball, basketball, football, and wrestling.[5] The school participates in the girls sports of basketball and softball.[5] Abernathy High School plays football in UIL Class 3A Division II.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Abernathy Isd". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
  2. "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  3. Dr. Glen Teal. Abernathy Independent School District. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  4. "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  5. "Abernathy High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  6. "2011 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 28 June 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  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.


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