During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the progress of student attendance rates in the district, revealing a positive trend. The attendance protocol meeting highlighted that the district has seen an increase in attendance rates over the past few years. Specifically, the attendance rates were reported as follows: 91% in May 2021, 93% in May 2022, and maintaining at 93% in May 2023. Notably, as of September 30, 2024, the district has achieved a 96% attendance rate for the current school year.

Despite these encouraging statistics, concerns were raised about the visibility of school-age children outside of school hours. One official noted observing children in the community during school hours, prompting questions about their attendance. It was suggested that a significant number of these children might be part of the homeschooling population in Harris County, which was confirmed by another official, although specific numbers were not provided.

The discussion underscored the ongoing efforts to monitor and improve student attendance while acknowledging the complexities introduced by homeschooling. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further review and verify attendance data to ensure accurate reporting and understanding of student engagement in the district.