South DFW News

Of the many ethnicities represented in Texas districts, the most prevalent ethnic group among students enrolled in Ellis County districts in the 2021-22 school year were Hispanic, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of the 41,710 students attending Ellis County district schools, 40.6% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 39.7% of Ellis County districts' students.

In the previous school year, white students were the most common group in Ellis County districts, representing 39.9% of the student body.

Milford ISD had the most even distribution of races among county districts, with 41.6% Hispanic students, 36.1% white students, 17.2% Black students, and 5% Multi-racial students.

In the 2021-22 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 3.7% compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Ellis 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
Avalon ISD	white	55.9%	340
Ennis ISD	Hispanic	56.6%	6,013
Ferris ISD	Hispanic	73.7%	2,630
Italy ISD	white	53.6%	647
Maypearl ISD	white	72.8%	1,178
Midlothian ISD	white	59.4%	10,431
Milford ISD	Hispanic	41.6%	238
Palmer ISD	white	49.4%	1,256
Red Oak ISD	Hispanic	40.1%	6,296
Waxahachie Faith Family Academy	Hispanic	70.5%	2,586
Waxahachie ISD	white	44.9%	10,095