Sundown Independent School District
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Sundown Independent School District is a public school district
based in Sundown
, Texas
, United States
.
In addition to Sundown, the district also serves rural areas in southwestern Hockley County.
Sundown ISD has three campuses - Sundown High (Grades 9-12), Sundown Junior High (Grades 6-8), and Sundown Elementary (Grades PK-5).
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
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based in Sundown
Sundown, Texas
Sundown is a city in Hockley County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,505 the 2000 census.-Geography:Sundown is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
, Texas
Texas
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, United States
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In addition to Sundown, the district also serves rural areas in southwestern Hockley County.
Sundown ISD has three campuses - Sundown High (Grades 9-12), Sundown Junior High (Grades 6-8), and Sundown 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...
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