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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
BY Jaden Edison, data analysis by Rob Reid

Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices

Jaleel is attending his first day of classes this month at a middle school opening its doors for the first time that specializes in air traffic control, commercial drones and engineering.

His parents decided not to send him to the majority-Black, F-rated campus closer to their home in Fort Bend ISD. Still, they fear their sixth grader may lose out on the community and support that come with receiving an education alongside kids in his neighborhood.

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