In 1998 96% of the district's students were Hispanic, and many had limited English proficiency. That year, the district tested 77% of its elementary school students for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test.
During the year 1998, a significant portion of students within the district identified as Hispanic, with many possessing limited English skills. This period saw the district administer the TAKS test to 77% of its elementary school pupils.