A new study highlighted that Texas has the eighth-most racially diverse classrooms nationwide.

The research by the e-learning platform, eLearning Industry, analyzed the percentage of racial groups in classrooms across all U.S. states. It examined seven primary metrics: American Indian/Alaska Native Students, 2022 (%), Asian Students, 2022 (%), Black Students, 2022 (%), Hispanic Students, 2022 (%), Pacific Islander Students, 2022 (%), White Students, 2022 (%), and Two or More Races, 2022 (%). Each racial group percentage was then assigned a score: American Indian/Alaska Native (scored out of 15 points), Asian (scored out of 20 points), Black (scored out of 20 points), Hispanic (scored out of 15 points), Pacific Islander (scored out of 10 points), White students scored inversely proportional (scored out of 10 points), and Two or More Races (scored out of 10 points). These metrics were totaled to rank the states from highest to lowest diversity on a 100-point scale, with higher scores indicating greater racial diversity.

Texas ranks eighth with a racial diversity score of 32.1/100. The Lone Star State demonstrates exceptional diversity with Hispanic students (scoring 12.5/15) and Black students (scoring 5.4/20). The state also maintains representation of Asian students (scoring 4.1/20), students of Two or More Races (scoring 1.6/10), American Indian/Alaska Native students (scoring 0.2/15), and Pacific Islander students (scoring 0.1/10), while white student counts contribute to 25.7% of the classroom, (scoring 8.1/10).

Looking at the study, a spokesperson from eLearning Industry commented:

"The research reveals that Texas is the eighth-most exemplary model of racial diversity in their classrooms, with students representing a broad spectrum of ethnic and racial backgrounds creating rich, multicultural learning environments.

"The data further suggests that states with higher racial diversity tend to create more inclusive educational experiences that prepare students for our increasingly diverse society and global workforce.

"To improve racial diversity in education, the state should prioritize inclusive enrollment policies, promote multicultural education programs, and ensure schools have resources to support students from all backgrounds. Addressing systemic barriers through comprehensive diversity initiatives could also significantly improve educational equity and student outcomes."