There were two African American students enrolled in Thorndale ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 33.3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Data showed that Thorndale ISD schools welcomed 596 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, African American students comprised 0.3% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.
Thorndale ISD roughly covers schools within Milam County and has a main office in Thorndale.
Among the three schools in Thorndale ISD schools, Thorndale High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of one student.
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.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total of African American Students | African American students % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 596 | 2 | 0.3 |
| 2020-21 | 576 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 2019-20 | 558 | 5 | 0.9 |
