Rio Hondo Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Rio Hondo Independent School District is a public school district
based in Rio Hondo
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Rio Hondo, the district serves the communities of Arroyo Colorado Estates
, Lozano
, and Villa del Sol
.
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 Rio Hondo
Rio Hondo, Texas
Rio Hondo is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,942 at the 2000 census. It may be included as part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.-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 Rio Hondo, the district serves the communities of Arroyo Colorado Estates
Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas
Arroyo Colorado Estates is a census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 755 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, Lozano
Lozano, Texas
Lozano is a census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 324 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, and Villa del Sol
Villa del Sol, Texas
Villa del Sol is a census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 132 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
.
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...
.
Schools
- Rio Hondo High (Grades 9-12)
- Rio Hondo Junior High (Grades 6-8)
- Rio Hondo Intermediate (Grades 3-5)
- Rio Hondo Elementary (Grades PK-2)