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Ennis Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,466 students in Ennis Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Ennis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
11 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
6,466 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
430 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ennis Independent School District, which is ranked #669 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 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#683 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,644 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
53%
# Black Students
946 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
1,665 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
26%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
427
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
481
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
534
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
472
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
468
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
451
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
434
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
460
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
432
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
459
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
518
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
484
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
440
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
406
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,865 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,308 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,865
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,308
$14,116
Best Ennis Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorie Miller Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 W Lampasas
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3775
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3775
Grades: 4-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Jeter Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7234
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7234
Grades: 1-3
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Shawnee
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7455
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7455
Grades: 1-3
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Ennis J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Ensign Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3850
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3850
Grades: 7-8
| 891 students
Rank: #55.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Hall St
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7285
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7285
Grades: 1-3
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Jack Lummus Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Clay St
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7060
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7060
Grades: 4-5
| 466 students
Rank: #77.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Austin Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7190
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7190
Grades: 1-3
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Ennis High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Ensign Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3500
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,848 students
Rank: n/an/a
1701 W Lampasas
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7131
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7131
Grades: PK-K
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 E Mlk Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3730
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3730
Grades: PK-K
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ennis Independent School District?
Ennis Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,466 students.
What is the rank of Ennis Independent School District?
Ennis Independent School District is ranked #669 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ennis Independent School District?
56% of Ennis Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ennis Independent School District?
Ennis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ennis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,308 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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