Grayson Times

There were 325 Hispanic students enrolled in Valley View ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 13.2% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Valley View ISD schools welcomed 943 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 34.5% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Valley View ISD roughly covers schools within Cooke County and has a main office in Valley View.

Among the three schools in Valley View ISD schools, Valley View Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of 132 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 %
2021-22	943	325	34.5
2020-21	886	287	32.4
2019-20	884	277	31.3