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The TEA defines economically disadvantaged as students who qualify for free or reduced lunches under the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Program, or meet other criteria. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

DATA: Most Greater Houston-area school districts see rise in economically disadvantaged students from 2020-25

By Emily Lincke

Of 28 school districts across the Greater Houston area, 17 saw an increase in the number of economically disadvantaged students compared to five years ago, according to Texas Education Agency data released April 21.

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