SE Texas Times

There were 33 Hispanic students enrolled in Deweyville ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 10% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Deweyville ISD schools welcomed 548 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 6% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Deweyville ISD roughly covers schools within Newton County and has a main office in Orange.

Among the two schools in Deweyville ISD schools, Deweyville High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 20 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	548	33	6%
2021-22	530	30	5.7%
2020-21	534	29	5.4%
2019-20	540	31	5.7%