For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,908 students in Fabens Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fabens Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,908 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fabens Independent School District, which is ranked #1005 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1023 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,901 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
6 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
n/a
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
130
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
152
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,879 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,769 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,879
$13,387

Spending / Student
$13,769
$14,116

Best Fabens Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johanna Odonnell Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N E Camp
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2640
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2640
Grades: 4-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Fabens Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Mike Maros
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2650
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2650
Grades: PK-3
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Fabens High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Ne Ave G
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2620
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Fabens Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Walker
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2630
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fabens Independent School District?
Fabens Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,908 students.
What is the rank of Fabens Independent School District?
Fabens Independent School District is ranked #1005 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Fabens Independent School District?
100% of Fabens Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fabens Independent School District?
Fabens Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fabens Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,769 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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