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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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,100 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
13 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
7,100 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
463 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
La Porte Independent School District, which is ranked #509 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 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#511 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
22 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,849 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
53%
# Black Students
475 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
2,456 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
35%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
209 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
239
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
425
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
514
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
526
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
517
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
513
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
512
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
516
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
532
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
570
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
700
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
606
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
534
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
396
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,560 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,646 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$154 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,560
$13,417
Spending / Student
$21,646
$14,148
Best La Porte Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 N Farrington Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4315 Luella
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4400
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4301 E Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-2600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Lomax Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10615 N Avneue L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4300
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4300
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Jennie Reid Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10001 W Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
La Porte Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4700
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
La Porte J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
Lomax J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9801 N Ave L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
Grades: 7-8
| 575 students
Rank: #99.
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Spencer Hwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6872
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6872
Grades: 6
| 516 students
Rank: #1010.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mccable Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4600
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1111.
La Porte High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,069 students
Rank: #1212.
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 2nd St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint - Daep
Alternative School
1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,100 students.
What is the rank of La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District is ranked #509 out of 1,201 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 $21,646 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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