There were 11 Asian students enrolled in Rockdale ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 8.3% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Data showed that Rockdale ISD schools welcomed 1,425 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.8% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.
Rockdale ISD roughly covers schools within Milam County and has a main office in Rockdale.
Among the four schools in Rockdale ISD schools, Rockdale Junior High School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of four 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.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total of Asian Students | Asian students % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 1,425 | 11 | 0.8 |
| 2020-21 | 1,453 | 12 | 0.8 |
| 2019-20 | 1,490 | 13 | 0.9 |
