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Huntsville ISD reports small decline in GT enrollment but program extends services, summer camp expanded
Summary
District reports roughly 5% of students enrolled in gifted and talented (GT) services; staff noted minor demographic shifts, increased STAAR performance for many GT grade levels, and expansion of GT summer programming to middle school grades.
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Huntsville ISD staff presented the 2024–25 program evaluation for the district’s gifted and talented program, reporting that about 5% of students were enrolled in GT services and outlining academic results, training and summer programming.
Christy Cross, who presented the evaluation with GT specialist Sarah Mallory in the room to answer questions, reported enrollment at about 5% and a slight decrease among several race/ethnic groups with a notable increase in white student enrollment compared with the prior year. “Currently, we have about 5%…
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