This is a 7.3% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 4,867 students enrolled in Moore County schools, 4.2% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Moore County enrolled the 119th highest 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 Moore County Schools in 2022-23 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Cactus Elementary School | 0 | 403 |
| Dumas High School | 71 | 1,140 |
| Dumas Intermediate School | 27 | 595 |
| Dumas Junior High School | 35 | 648 |
| Green Acres Elementary School | 9 | 339 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | 18 | 271 |
| Morningside Elementary School | 20 | 431 |
| North Plains Opportunity Center | 0 | 29 |
| Sunray Elementary School | 1 | 335 |
| Sunray High School | 10 | 180 |
| Sunray Middle School | 3 | 160 |
| Sunset Elementary School | 8 | 336 |
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