For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 664 students in De Leon Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in De Leon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
664 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
De Leon Independent School District, which is ranked #248 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
261 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
53%
# Black Students
4 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
388 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
58%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
34
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
47
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,554 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,535 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,554
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,535
$14,116
Best De Leon Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
133 E Pecan
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8220
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Perkins Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Johnson St
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8230
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8230
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
De Leon High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Manchaca
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8240
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8240
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to De Leon Independent School District?
De Leon Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 664 students.
What is the rank of De Leon Independent School District?
De Leon Independent School District is ranked #248 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in De Leon Independent School District?
58% of De Leon Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Leon Independent School District?
De Leon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is De Leon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,535 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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