For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,326 students in Pampa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pampa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (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
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,326 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pampa Independent School District, which is ranked #925 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#856 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%

Graduation Rate
93%
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
14 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,655 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
53%
# Black Students
89 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,472 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
44%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
206
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
197
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
232
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
242
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
238
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
274
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
277
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,346 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,681 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$36 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,346
$13,387

Spending / Student
$10,681
$14,116

Best Pampa Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pampa High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Harvester
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4800
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #22.
Pampa J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Bad Cattle Company Rd
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: n/an/a
1234 S Nelson St
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4880
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4880
Grades: 2-3
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 N Duncan St
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4760
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4760
Grades: K-1
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Primrose Ln
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4950
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4950
Grades: 4-5
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 E Browning Ave
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4930
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4930
Grades: PK
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pampa Independent School District?
Pampa Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,326 students.
What is the rank of Pampa Independent School District?
Pampa Independent School District is ranked #925 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 Pampa Independent School District?
50% of Pampa Independent School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pampa Independent School District?
Pampa Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pampa Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,681 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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