Waco Reporter

The majority of students in Bosque County districts were white in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 2,823 students attending Bosque County schools, 58.2% were white. Hispanic students comprised the second-largest ethnic group in the county, making up 35.4% of the student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most represented group in Bosque County districts, comprising 58.4% of the student body.

Clifton ISD, Meridian ISD and Valley Mills ISD had the most diverse student body in the county, including white, American Indian, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multiracial.

In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased 0.8% compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Bosque County.

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.

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.

District	Most prevalent ethnic group	Percent of Total Student Body	Total enrollment
Clifton ISD	White	57%	1,024
Cranfills Gap ISD	White	57.9%	126
Iredell ISD	White	66.2%	142
Kopperl ISD	White	84.4%	186
Meridian ISD	White	54.6%	357
Morgan ISD	Hispanic	57.9%	152
Valley Mills ISD	White	64.4%	665
Walnut Springs ISD	Hispanic	66.1%	171