More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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My students are comprised of about 325 students who come from various backgrounds. Many had zero hope of ever being able to afford to play an instrument, until they came to our school where we provide an instrument to every student. Music is a huge part of Texas education and our students deserve the best. These students have worked very hard over the past three years to grow this program from literally 40 students to over 300. They are dedicated and passionate and love coming to band class.
Our school is a low socioeconomic school where we try to offer them everything we can at the least amount of cost possible so they can participate in the electives. Our rule is that NO student is denied band because they can't afford it. Our school budget is typically spent on repairing our facility that was built in the early 30's, and by the end of the year there is little left for the classrooms.
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My students are comprised of about 325 students who come from various backgrounds. Many had zero hope of ever being able to afford to play an instrument, until they came to our school where we provide an instrument to every student. Music is a huge part of Texas education and our students deserve the best. These students have worked very hard over the past three years to grow this program from literally 40 students to over 300. They are dedicated and passionate and love coming to band class.
Our school is a low socioeconomic school where we try to offer them everything we can at the least amount of cost possible so they can participate in the electives. Our rule is that NO student is denied band because they can't afford it. Our school budget is typically spent on repairing our facility that was built in the early 30's, and by the end of the year there is little left for the classrooms.