For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,268 students in Natalia Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Natalia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
1,268 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Natalia Independent School District, which is ranked #1012 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1016 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,081 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
53%
# Black Students
3 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
175 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
14%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
94
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,692 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,052
$13,387

Spending / Student
$16,692
$14,116

Best Natalia Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natalia Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Grades: 2-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Natalia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 Kearney
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa County Jjaep
Alternative School
1508 Campbell Ave
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 769-2925
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Grades: PK-1
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Natalia Independent School District?
Natalia Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,268 students.
What is the rank of Natalia Independent School District?
Natalia Independent School District is ranked #1012 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 Natalia Independent School District?
85% of Natalia Independent School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natalia Independent School District?
Natalia Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Natalia Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,692 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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