Top Rankings
Los Fresnos CISD 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 14 public schools serving 10,513 students in Los Fresnos CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Los Fresnos CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
14 Schools
9,374 Schools
# Students
10,513 Students
5,549,672 Students
# Teachers
663 Teachers
375,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Los Fresnos CISD School District, which is ranked #334 of all 1,197 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#344 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
17,985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
296,549 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
10,152 Students
2,955,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
53%
# Black Students
17 Students
708,944 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
296 Students
1,388,055 Students
% White Students
3%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,865 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
174,226 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
613
277,167
# Students in K Grade:
595
363,084
# Students in 1st Grade:
693
386,855
# Students in 2nd Grade:
720
403,620
# Students in 3rd Grade:
730
401,305
# Students in 4th Grade:
703
400,543
# Students in 5th Grade:
787
400,921
# Students in 6th Grade:
812
403,912
# Students in 7th Grade:
798
408,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
765
415,999
# Students in 9th Grade:
850
473,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
852
439,671
# Students in 11th Grade:
800
407,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
795
368,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,217 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,559 is less than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,217
$13,339
Spending / Student
$11,559
$14,066
Best Los Fresnos CISD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olmito Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Arroyo Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3950
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Rancho Verde Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Rancho Alegre
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5230
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Lopez-riggins Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
613 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Palmer-laakso Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30515 Farm Rd 1847
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5121
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Laureles Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31393 Fm 2893
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5141
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5141
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #66.
Las Yescas Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23413 Fm 803
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6955
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
Los Fresnos High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
907 N Arroyo
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 3,291 students
Rank: #88.
Dora Romero Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9705 Cajun Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #99.
Los Cuates Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33422 Farm Rd 1575
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Fresnos Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32602 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6900
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1111.
Resaca Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Rancho Alto
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #1212.
Ami Kids Rio Grande Valley (Fka Rgmi)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Route 3 Box 337
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Grades: 9-11
| 6 students
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Memorial Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31579 Fm 2893
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3900
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1414.
Villareal Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7700 E Lakeside Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3975
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3975
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Fresnos CISD School District?
Los Fresnos CISD School District manages 14 public schools serving 10,513 students.
What is the rank of Los Fresnos CISD School District?
Los Fresnos CISD School District is ranked #334 out of 1,197 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 Los Fresnos CISD School District?
97% of Los Fresnos CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Fresnos CISD School District?
Los Fresnos CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Los Fresnos CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,559 is less than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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