Memphis Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Memphis Independent School District is a public school district
based in Memphis
, Texas
(USA
).
Located in Hall County, the district also serves the towns of Estelline
and Lakeview
. Small portions of the district extend into Childress, Collingsworth, and Donley
counties.
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 Memphis
Memphis, Texas
Memphis is a city in Hall County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 2,479. It is the county seat of Hall County.Memphis is the birthplace of former U.S...
, 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...
).
Located in Hall County, the district also serves the towns of Estelline
Estelline, Texas
Estelline is a town in Hall County, Texas, United States. The population was 168 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 155.-Geography:...
and Lakeview
Lakeview, Texas
Lakeview is a town in Hall County, Texas, United States. The population was 152 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 140.-Geography:Lakeview is located at...
. Small portions of the district extend into Childress, Collingsworth, and Donley
Donley County, Texas
Donley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 3,828. It is named for Stockton P. Donley, a frontier lawyer. Its county seat is Clarendon....
counties.
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
- Memphis High School (Grades 9-12)
- Memphis Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Austin Elementary School (Grades 3-5)
- Travis Elementary School (Grades PK-2)