Top Rankings
Needville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,598 students in Needville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Needville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,598 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Needville Independent School District, which is ranked #131 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 98% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%

Graduation Rate
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
10 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,774 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
53%
# Black Students
144 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
1,595 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
44%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
227
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
260
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
266
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
269
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
283
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
244
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
305
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
317
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
293
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,020 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$36 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,978
$13,387

Spending / Student
$10,020
$14,116

Best Needville Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Needville Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16319 Fritzella
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-3027
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-3027
Grades: 4-6
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Needville Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Margaret St
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4241
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4241
Grades: PK-3
| 1,105 students
Rank: #33.
Needville J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16430 Hwy 36 S
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4250
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4250
Grades: 7-8
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
Needville High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Fritzella
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4158
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4158
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Needville Independent School District?
Needville Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,598 students.
What is the rank of Needville Independent School District?
Needville Independent School District is ranked #131 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Needville Independent School District?
49% of Needville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Needville Independent School District?
Needville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Needville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,020 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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