Onalaska Independent School District

134 N Fm 356
Onalaska, TX 77360-2289
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Onalaska Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,242 students in Onalaska Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Onalaska Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,242 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Onalaska Independent School District, which is ranked #387 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#380 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Onalaska Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Onalaska 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.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Onalaska 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.
56%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Onalaska 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.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Onalaska Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
53%
# Black Students
48 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
945 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
76%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
72
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
77
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,771 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,655 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Onalaska 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
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Onalaska 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
$13,771
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Onalaska 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
$11,655
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Onalaska 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 Onalaska Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onalaska Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
391 Old Trinity
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1010
Grades: PK-6
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Onalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1885 Fm 3459
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1020
Grades: 7-12
| 529 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Onalaska Independent School District?
Onalaska Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,242 students.
What is the rank of Onalaska Independent School District?
Onalaska Independent School District is ranked #387 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska Independent School District?
76% of Onalaska Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onalaska Independent School District?
Onalaska Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Onalaska Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,655 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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