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Temple Independent School District is a public school district based in Temple, Texas (USA). Temple schools began instruction June 13, 1883. It is the fourth largest employer in Temple, with 1300 employees.

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Map of Temple Independent School District, TX, USA

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

District Leadership

  • Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Robin Battershell, Ed.D.
  • Assistant Superintendent of Student Services: Dr. Scott Moger, Ed.D.
  • Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction: Dr. Bobby Ott, Ed.D.
  • Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations: Kent Boyd
  • Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources: Joe Palmer

    • Board of Trustees

    In 2011, TISD Board of Trustees was named "Board of the Year" by the ESC XII Service Center.

  • District 1 - Virginia Suarez (term May 2010-May 2013)
  • District 2 - Dorothy Powell (term May 2011-May 2014)
  • District 3 - Dan Posey (term November 2011-May 2012) completing District 3 term
  • District 4 - Susan Long, Secretary (term May 2009-May 2012
  • District 5 - Steve Wright, President (term May 2009-May 2012)
  • District 6 - Joelle Bedwell, Vice President (term May 2010-May 2013)
  • District 7 - Jennifer Davis (term May 2011-May 2014)

    • Quick Facts

  • Through the years, Temple ISD has produced over 200 National Merit Scholar Award winners, including Black Achievement and Hispanic Recognition Scholars.
  • Temple ISD was the first District in Central Texas to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and has, to date, awarded over 100 IB diplomas.
  • Temple ISD is expanding the International Baccalaureate program to include a Middle Years Programme at Travis Middle School Science Academy in 2012 and a Primary Years Programme in 2013 at an undetermined elementary school.
  • The District has exceeded state and national averages in SAT scores for 13 consecutive years and has received numerous other state and national recognition.
  • Temple High School has been recognized as one of "America's Top Public High Schools" by Newsweek.
  • Temple High School has been recognized by Achieve Texas as a Best Practices high school for the Institutes of Study and Career & Technology Programs.
  • Bonham Middle School and Western Hills Elementary School have been recognized as a "Best Public School" by Texas Monthly.

    • High School (Grades 9-12)

  • Temple High School
  • Edwards Academy

    • Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)

  • Bonham Middle School
  • Lamar Middle School
  • Travis Middle School Science Academy

    • Elementary Schools (Grades K-4)

  • Meridith-Dunbar Elementary
  • 1987-88 National Blue Ribbon School

    • Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)

  • Cater Elementary
  • Hector P. Garcia Elementary
  • Jefferson Elementary
  • Kennedy-Powell Elementary
  • Raye-Allen Elementary
  • Scott Elementary
  • Thornton Elementary
  • Western Hills Elementary

    • Early Childhood Center (Pre-Kindergarten)

  • Bethune Early Childhood Center
  • Dickson Early Childhood Center

    • References

    Temple Independent School District Wikipedia
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