Azle_Independent_School_District
Azle Independent School District
Public school district in Azle, Texas
Azle Independent School District is a public school district based in Azle, Texas, United States. The district covers northwestern Tarrant County, northeastern Parker County, and a small portion of southern Wise County. In addition to Azle, the district serves the communities of Lakeside, Pelican Bay, Sanctuary, and portions of Reno and Briar.
| Azle Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| USA | |
| Coordinates | 32°53′47″N 97°32′35″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | Todd Smith |
| Schools | 13 (2020-21)[1] |
| NCES District ID | 4809200[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 6,804 (2019-20)[2] |
| Teachers | 455 (2020-21)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 15.87 (2009-10)[1] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 5A football and basketball[3] |
| District mascot | Hornets[4] |
| Colors | Green, White[4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12 | Academically Acceptable[5] |
| Website | Azle ISD |
As of the 2018-2019 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $2,351,893,000.[2] The maintenance and operations tax rate was $1.170, and the interest and sinking fund tax rate was $0.1590 per $100 of appraised valuation.[2]
In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] About 49% of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating.[6] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[7] A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).
Historical district TEA accountability ratings[5]
- 2011: Academically Acceptable
- 2010: Recognized
- 2009: Recognized
- 2008: Academically acceptable
- 2007: Academically acceptable
- 2006: Academically acceptable
- 2005: Academically acceptable
- 2004: Academically acceptable
As of the 2020-2021 school year, 13 schools were in Azle ISD.[2]
High school
- Grades 9-12
- Azle High School
Junior high schools
- Grades 7-8
- Azle Junior High School
- Santo J. Forte Junior High School
Elementary schools
- Grades 5-6
- Azle Elementary School
- W.E. Hoover Elementary School
- Kindergarten - grade 4
- Cross Timbers Elementary School
- Eagle Heights Elementary School
- Liberty Elementary School
- Silver Creek Elementary School
- Walnut Creek Elementary School
Alternative schools
- DAEP
- Hornet Academy
- Pre-K Center
Fine arts
Azle High School has an exemplary band program, with the Marching Green Pride ranking 13th in Texas in the 2013-2014 State Marching Band Competition in San Antonio.[citation needed]
Athletics
Azle High School participates in the boys' sports of baseball, basketball, football, tennis, soccer, and wrestling.[4] The school participates in the girls' sports of basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.[4]
The Azle High School Cheer team became the first coeducational team to win the UIL State Cheerleading Championship in early 2016.[citation needed]
For the 2015 through 2016 school years, Azle High School will play football in UIL Class 5A.[3] The mascot is a hornet named "Buzzy".[citation needed]
- Chas Skelly,[8] professional Mixed Martial Artist, current UFC Featherweight[9]
- James Casey (American football), former NFL tight end,[10] current tight ends coach with Houston Cougars football[11]
- Montana De La Rosa,[12] professional Mixed Martial Artist, current UFC Flyweight[13]
- "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- "UIL Alignments" (PDF). University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- "Azle High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- "Texas Accountability System Summary of Ratings for 2004 through 2011(as of November 2, 2011) District Ratings by Rating Category (including Charter Operators)". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- "Chas Skelly | UFC". 14 September 2018.
- "Major Applewhite hires UH football assistants". 22 December 2016.
- "Montana De La Rosa | UFC". 14 September 2018.