Big Spring Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Big Spring Independent School District is a public school district
based in Big Spring
, Texas
(USA
).
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Big Spring
Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Texas, United States, at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 87 and Interstate 20. With a population of 25,233 at the 2000 census, it is the largest city between Midland to the west, Abilene to the east, Lubbock to the north, and San Angelo...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Big Spring High SchoolBig Spring High SchoolBig Spring High School is a 3A high school located in Big Spring, Texas . It is part of the Big Spring Independent School District located in north central Howard County. The high school building was dedicated on March 23, 1952. The dedication address was given by J.W. Edgar, State Commissioner...
(Grades 9-12) - Big Spring Junior High (Grades 7-8)
- Goliad Intermediate (Grades 5-6)
- Bauer Magnet Elementary (Grades K-4)
- Kentwood Elementary (Grades K-4)
- Marcy Elementary (Grades K-4)
- Moss Elementary (Grades PK-4)
- Washington Elementary (Grades K-4)
Recent events
- Big Spring High recently employed a one-to-one laptop initiative program. This gave every high school student a laptop (Macbooks). This was spearheaded by Director of Technology Corey Wood. In May 2010, a bond election was held to seek approval to replace 3 elementary schools and make renovations to the junior high and high school.