Banquete Independent School District


Banquete Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Banquete, Texas, United States.
It includes Banquete, Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, and half of Rancho Banquete.

History

In 1949 the school boards of Jim Wells and Nueces counties stated that Agua Dulce ISD could annex a area that was in Banquete ISD. Four entities that owned property in the area filed a lawsuit. In 1950 28th District Court Judge Paul A. Martineau stated that the annexation could go forward.

Finances

As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $263,532,000. The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.043 per $100 of appraised valuation.

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.

Schools

In the 2011–2012 school year, the district had four schools.

Regular instruction