Put in perspective
The district did not have any schools on the west side of the Dallas North Tollway in 2016, Deputy Superintendent Greg Bradley said during an Oct. 21 board meeting. This next year, PISD will have 10 schools on the west side.
“It’s our least favorite thing to ... rezone students,” he said. “We are the fastest growing district in the area [and] the west side of the district is the fastest growing portion.”
About 75% of Texas school districts have less than 3,000 students while the district is growing by 3,000 students a year, Bradley said.
“We’re growing a district a year,” Bradley said.
What’s happening?
The boundaries for elementary, middle school and high schools will shift as the district is opening four new schools in the next school year. This includes:
- Jana Thomson Elementary
- Virgie Smotherman Elementary
- Pete Moseley Middle
- Richland High
Attendance zones for high schools were set by the board in June.
What’s next?
The final recommendation for the 2025-26 attendance boundaries will be presented to the school board on Nov. 19.