Natalia Independent School District

805 Pearson St
Natalia, TX 78059
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1016 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Natalia Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Natalia Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Natalia Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Natalia Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Natalia Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Natalia Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Natalia Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,052
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Natalia Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,692
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Natalia Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Natalia Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natalia Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Grades: 2-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Natalia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Kearney
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 8th St
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
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
408 8th St
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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