Lubbock Times

There were 546 Hispanic students enrolled in Shallowater ISD schools in the 2022-23 school year, 3% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Data showed that Shallowater ISD schools welcomed 1,762 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 31% of the student body to be one of the most represented ethnicities in the district.

Shallowater ISD roughly covers schools within Lubbock County and has a main office in Shallowater.

Among the five schools in Shallowater ISD schools, Shallowater High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 165 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	1,762	546	31%
2021-22	1,746	530	30.4%
2020-21	1,682	517	30.7%
2019-20	1,688	498	29.5%