Plainview Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Plainview Independent School District is a public school district
based in Plainview
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Plainview, the district also serves the town of Edmonson
and the community of Seth Ward
. Located mostly in Hale County
, a small portion of the district extends into neighboring Floyd County.
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 Plainview
Plainview, Texas
Plainview is a city in and the county seat of Hale County, Texas, United States. The population was 22,336 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Plainview 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 Plainview, the district also serves the town of Edmonson
Edmonson, Texas
Edmonson is a town in Hale County, Texas, United States. The population was 123 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Edmonson is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
and the community of Seth Ward
Seth Ward, Texas
Seth Ward is a census-designated place in Hale County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,926 at the 2000 census.-History:It is named for the Seth Ward College which was founded in 1910 by Seth Ward who took over Central Plains College and Conservatory of Music to form Seth Ward College...
. Located mostly in Hale County
Hale County, Texas
Hale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 36,602. It was organized in 1888, and is named for Lt. John C. Hale, a hero of the Battle of San Jacinto. The seat of the county is Plainview. It is home of the noted former Hale County Judge, Judge Bill...
, a small portion of the district extends into neighboring Floyd County.
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...
.
Middle Schools
- Estacado Junior High (Grade 8)
- Coronado Junior High (Grade 7)
- Ash Learning Center (Grade 6)
- Lakeside Learning Center (Grade 5)
Elementary Schools
- Grades PK-4
- College Hill Elementary
- Edgemere Elementary
- Highland Elementary
- Grades PK-4
- Hillcrest Elementary
- La Mesa Elementary
- Thunderbird Elementary