Vega Independent School District
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Vega Independent School District is a public school district
based in Vega
, Texas
(USA
).
Located in Oldham County, the district extends into a small portion of Deaf Smith County. In addition, students in grades 7–12 from the neighboring Wildorado Independent School District
attend Vega schools unless their parents choose another of Wildorado's neighboring districts.
The district operates two schools on one campus.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
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based in Vega
Vega, Texas
Vega is a city in Oldham County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Oldham County . The population was 936 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2009, U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 896....
, 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
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).
Located in Oldham County, the district extends into a small portion of Deaf Smith County. In addition, students in grades 7–12 from the neighboring Wildorado Independent School District
Wildorado Independent School District
Wildorado Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Wildorado, Texas .Located in Oldham County, the district extends into portions of Deaf Smith and Randall counties....
attend Vega schools unless their parents choose another of Wildorado's neighboring districts.
The district operates two schools on one campus.
- Vega High School (Grades 7-12)
- Vega Elementary School (Grades K-6)
- 2006 National Blue Ribbon School
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...
.