For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,120 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 88% 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
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,120 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
La Vega Independent School District, which is ranked #922 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 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
4 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,831 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
53%
# Black Students
787 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
25%
13%
# White Students
375 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
12%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
115 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
268
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
231
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
263
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
209
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
211
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,874 in this school district is less 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 $11,748 is less than the state median of $14,116. 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
$12,874
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,748
$14,116
Best La Vega Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 672 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
| 634 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
| 438 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
| 877 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Harrison
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Grades: PK-K
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,120 students.
What is the rank of La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District is ranked #922 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.
What is the racial composition of students in La Vega Independent School District?
59% of La Vega Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% 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 $11,748 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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