Waco Reporter

There were 707 Hispanic students enrolled in China Spring ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 6.5% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that China Spring ISD schools welcomed 3,010 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 23.5% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

China Spring ISD roughly covers schools within McLennan County and has a main office in China Spring.

Among the six schools in China Spring ISD schools, China Spring High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 223 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 Hispanic Students	Hispanic students %
2022-23	3,010	707	23.5%
2021-22	2,958	664	22.4%
2020-21	2,870	604	21%
2019-20	2,929	577	19.7%