Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District is a public school district
based in Iraan
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Iraan, the district serves the communities of Sheffield
and Bakersfield
.
Iraan-Sheffield ISD has three campuses - Iraan High (Grades 9-12), Iraan Junior High (Grades 6-8), and Iraan Elementary (Grades PK-5).
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" 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 Iraan
Iraan, Texas
Iraan is a city in Pecos County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,238 at the 2000 census. The correct pronunciation is "Eye-ruh-ann"; it was named for Ira and Ann Yates, owners of the ranchland upon which the town was built.-Geography:...
, 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 addition to Iraan, the district serves the communities of Sheffield
Sheffield, Texas
Sheffield is an unincorporated community in Pecos County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 600 in 2000.-Geography:...
and Bakersfield
Bakersfield, Texas
Bakersfield is an unincorporated community in Pecos County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the dispersed community had an estimated population of 30 in 2000.-Georgraphy:Bakersfield is located at...
.
Iraan-Sheffield ISD has three campuses - Iraan High (Grades 9-12), Iraan Junior High (Grades 6-8), and Iraan Elementary (Grades PK-5).
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
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...
.