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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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,877 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 84% 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
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,877 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ferris Independent School District, which is ranked #828 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 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
0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,100 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
53%
# Black Students
250 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
464 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
16%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
167
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
199
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
191
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
218
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,384 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,828 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,384
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,828
$14,116
Best Ferris Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 662 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
| 396 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
| 606 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
| 888 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: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Central
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Grades: PK-K
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ferris Independent School District?
Ferris Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,877 students.
What is the rank of Ferris Independent School District?
Ferris Independent School District is ranked #828 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferris Independent School District?
73% of Ferris Independent School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% 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 $11,828 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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