For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,017 students in La Vega 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 La Vega Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
3,017 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
La Vega Independent School District, which is ranked #925 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#922 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,787 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
53%
# Black Students
770 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
26%
13%
# White Students
345 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
11%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
193
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
258
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
232
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
201
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,313 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,149 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,313
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,149
$14,148
Best La Vega Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Vega Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Wheeler St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Grades: 1-3
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Williams Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Grades: 4-6
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Grades: 7-8
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
La Vega High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Harrison
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Grades: PK-K
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,017 students.
What is the rank of La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District is ranked #925 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Vega Independent School District?
59% of La Vega Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Vega Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,149 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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