This is a 3.4% increase over the previous school year.
Of the 2,008 students enrolled in Ochiltree County schools, 4.6% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Ochiltree County enrolled the 81st lowest 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 Ochiltree County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin F. Williams Intermediate School | 17 | 266 |
| James L. Wright Elementary School | 33 | 471 |
| Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center | 0 | 16 |
| Perryton High School | 15 | 620 |
| Perryton Junior High School | 27 | 436 |
| Perryton Kinder | 0 | 199 |
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