La Poynor Independent School District
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La Poynor Independent School District is a public school district
based in the community of Larue
, an unincorporated community in Henderson County
, Texas
(USA
).
The district is located in southeastern Henderson County
and extends into northern Anderson County
, and also serves the city of Poynor
(the district's name is a portmanteau of Larue and Poynor).
La Poynor ISD has three campuses - La Poynor High (Grades 9-12), La Poynor Junior High (Grades 6-8), and La Poynor 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 the community of Larue
Larue, Texas
LaRue is an unincorporated community located in Henderson County, Texas, United States. At the time of the 2000 census the population was estimated at 160.The La Poynor Independent School District serves area students....
, an unincorporated community in Henderson County
Henderson County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 73,277 people, 28,804 households, and 20,969 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 35,935 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...
, 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...
).
The district is located in southeastern Henderson County
Henderson County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 73,277 people, 28,804 households, and 20,969 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 35,935 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...
and extends into northern Anderson County
Anderson County, Texas
Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population was 55,109. Its county seat is Palestine. Anderson county was organized in 1846, and is named in honor of Kenneth L. Anderson who had been Vice President of the Republic of Texas.-Geography:According to the...
, and also serves the city of Poynor
Poynor, Texas
Poynor is a city located in Henderson County, Texas, United States. The population was 314 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Poynor is located at ....
(the district's name is a portmanteau of Larue and Poynor).
La Poynor ISD has three campuses - La Poynor High (Grades 9-12), La Poynor Junior High (Grades 6-8), and La Poynor 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...
.