Kaufman Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Kaufman Independent School District is a public school district
based in Kaufman
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Kaufman, the district serves the cities of Oak Ridge
, Oak Grove
, and Post Oak Bend
.
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 Kaufman
Kaufman, Texas
Kaufman is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,490 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Kaufman County.-Geography:Kaufman is located at ....
, 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 Kaufman, the district serves the cities of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, Kaufman County, Texas
Oak Ridge is a town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. The population was 400 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Oak Ridge is located at ....
, Oak Grove
Oak Grove, Texas
Oak Grove is a town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. The population was 710 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Oak Grove is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
, and Post Oak Bend
Post Oak Bend City, Texas
Post Oak Bend City is a town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. The population was 404 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Post Oak Bend City is located at ....
.
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...
.
Schools
- Kaufman High (Grades 9-12)
- O.P. Norman Junior High (Grades 7-8)
- Lucille Nash Intermediate (Grades 5-6)
- J.R. Phillips Elementary (Grades 3-4)
- J.W. Monday Primary (Grades 1-2)
- Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center (Grades PK-K)