Prosper Independent School District
| Prosper Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Type and location | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Children First |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Region | 2 [1] |
| Country |
United States  |
| Location | Prosper, Texas |
| District information | |
| Superintendent | Dr. Drew Watkins |
| Budget | 56.28 million USD |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | ~5,300 |
| Athletic conference | 4A [1] |
| District mascot | Eagle/Lady Eagle |
| Colors | Green & White |
| Other information | |
| Website |
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Prosper Independent School District (PISD or Prosper ISD) is a public school district based in Prosper, Texas (USA). Located in Collin County, a portion of the district extends into Denton County.
P.I.S.D. is classified by the University Interscholastic League as a 4AAAA School District. The high school enrollment is approximately 1257.[2] The student body of Prosper High School (as of the 2009-2010 School Year) consists of: 257 Freshmen, 249 Sophomores, 192 Juniors, 172 Seniors. Prosper continues to experience large population growth, and PISD expects to add new schools as the need arises.
The School Board passed a $710 million bond package in November 2007 and used the funds for: upgrades to the existing football stadium, a new elementary school, a new middle school, upgrades to the two previously existing elementary schools, a new transportation facility, a new Agriculture/Small Animal Facility, and a brand-new (opened 2009-2010 school year) 120 Million Dollar, State-Of-The-Art High School.
In 2011, the school district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
Demographics
In October 2011, 4844[3] students attended Prosper ISD schools. Ethnic make-up of the District: White/Caucasian 74%, Hispanic 13%, African American 9%, Other 4%[3]
Schools
- Prosper High School (Grades 9-12)
- Reynolds Middle School (Grades 7-8)
- Rogers Middle School (Grades 5-6)
- Judy Rucker Elementary School (Grades PK-4)
- R. Steve Folsom Elementary School (Grades PK-4)
- John A. Baker Elementary School (Grades PK-4)
- Cynthia A. Cockrell Elementary School (Opening August 2012)(Grades PK-4)