La Porte Independent School District

1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571-6496
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,115 students in La Porte Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in La Porte Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
7,115 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
465 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

La Porte Independent School District, which is ranked #507 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% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#511 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of La Porte Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Porte 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.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Porte 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.
50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of La Porte 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.
90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of La Porte Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
81 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,876 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
53%
# Black Students
468 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
2,456 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
35%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
207 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
242
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
481
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
461
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
528
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
531
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
529
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
507
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
529
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
524
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
536
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
685
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
575
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
523
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
464
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,525 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,601 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of La Porte 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
$154 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of La Porte 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
$16,525
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in La Porte 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
$21,601
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in La Porte 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 La Porte Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3201 N Farrington Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4315 Luella
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4301 E Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Lomax Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10615 N Avneue L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Jennie Reid Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10001 W Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
La Porte Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
La Porte J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 544 students
Rank: #88.
Lomax J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 N Ave L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9800 Spencer Hwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6872
Grades: 6
| 529 students
Rank: #1010.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Mccable Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4600
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1111.
La Porte High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,079 students
Rank: #1212.
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N 2nd St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,115 students.
What is the rank of La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District is ranked #507 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte Independent School District?
54% of La Porte Independent School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Porte Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,601 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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