Top Rankings
Ferris Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,716 students in Ferris Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Ferris Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
2,716 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ferris Independent School District, which is ranked #831 of all 1,201 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#841 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,001 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
53%
# Black Students
206 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
449 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
17%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
146
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
176
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
188
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
234
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,119 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,529 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,119
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,529
$14,148
Best Ferris Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fm 983
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Grades: 1-5
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Longino Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 W F M 664
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Grades: 1-5
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Ferris J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Ferris High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis County Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 9-10
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Central
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Grades: PK-K
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ferris Independent School District?
Ferris Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,716 students.
What is the rank of Ferris Independent School District?
Ferris Independent School District is ranked #831 out of 1,201 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferris Independent School District?
74% of Ferris Independent School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferris Independent School District?
Ferris Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ferris Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,529 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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