Waco Reporter

There were six Pacific Islander students enrolled in Mcgregor ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 40% less than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Mcgregor ISD schools welcomed 1,494 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Pacific Islander students comprised 0.4% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.

Mcgregor ISD roughly covers schools within McLennan County and has a main office in McGregor.

Among the four schools in Mcgregor ISD schools, McGregor High School recorded the highest enrollment of Pacific Islander students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of four students.

The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.

Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total of Pacific Islander Students	Pacific Islander students %
2021-22	1,494	6	0.4
2020-21	1,478	10	0.7
2019-20	1,491	14	0.9