Top Rankings
Fort Stockton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,427 students in Fort Stockton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fort Stockton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
8 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
8,427 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fort Stockton Independent School District, which is ranked #946 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#948 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
40 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
134 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4,669 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
53%
# Black Students
1,318 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
16%
13%
# White Students
1,873 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
22%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
376 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
412
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
486
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
444
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
436
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
421
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
445
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
565
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
772
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
932
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,404
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
996
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
809
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $4,688 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 72% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $4,765 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 72% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$40 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$4,688
$13,387

Spending / Student
$4,765
$14,116

Best Fort Stockton Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 W 18th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Grades: PK-1
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Stockton Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 2nd
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Grades: 4-5
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Stockton Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hwy 385
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Grades: 2-3
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Stockton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 5th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Stockton High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 17th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4101
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butz Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4123
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4123
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Grades: K-8
| 3,515 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Grades: 9-12
| 2,712 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Stockton Independent School District?
Fort Stockton Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 8,427 students.
What is the rank of Fort Stockton Independent School District?
Fort Stockton Independent School District is ranked #946 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Stockton Independent School District?
55% of Fort Stockton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Stockton Independent School District?
Fort Stockton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fort Stockton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $4,765 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 72% over four school years.
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