Industrial Independent School District

167 5th St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991-0369
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Industrial Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,188 students in Industrial Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Industrial Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,188 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Industrial Independent School District, which is ranked #36 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#36 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Industrial Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Industrial Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Industrial Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Industrial Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Industrial Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
355 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
53%
# Black Students
12 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
805 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
68%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
41
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
67
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,974 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,443 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Industrial Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Industrial Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,974
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Industrial Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,443
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Industrial Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Industrial Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Industrial El West
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
599 F M 444 S
Inez, TX 77968
(361) 284-3226
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Industrial El East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Industrial J High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
Industrial High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
187 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Industrial Independent School District?
Industrial Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,188 students.
What is the rank of Industrial Independent School District?
Industrial Independent School District is ranked #36 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Industrial Independent School District?
68% of Industrial Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Industrial Independent School District?
Industrial Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Industrial Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,443 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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