Top Rankings
Leon Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 345 students in Leon Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle School in Leon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,745 Schools
# Students
766 Students
1,535,707 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
105,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Leon Independent School District, which is ranked #312 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#316 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
13 Students
5,672 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
75,901 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
263 Students
818,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
53%
# Black Students
8 Students
198,107 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
446 Students
392,132 Students
% White Students
58%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,358 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
43,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
13,662
# Students in K Grade:
52
20,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
21,208
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
20,812
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
20,550
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
20,734
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
29,817
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
325,343
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
61
71,142
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
59,666
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
51,055
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
46,288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,319 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,832 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,319
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,832
$14,148
Best Leon Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
