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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Forney ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?

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TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

There were 4,132 Hispanic students enrolled in Forney ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 15.5% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Forney ISD schools welcomed 14,349 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 28.8% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Forney ISD roughly covers schools within Kaufman County and has a main office in Forney.

Among the 16 schools in Forney ISD schools, North Forney High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 610 students.

Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.

"The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students... dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools... gun violence, and mental health issues," claimed the Texas Almanac.

Ethnicities in Forney ISD Schools in 2021-22 School Year
White [33.8%]African American [31.2%]Hispanic [28.8%]Ethnicities < 5% [6.2%]

Enrollment in Forney ISD Schools During the Last 3 years

YearTotal District EnrollmentTotal of Hispanic StudentsHispanic students %
2021-2214,3494,13228.8
2020-2112,7653,57828
2019-2011,9773,24027.1

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