Pampa Independent School District

1233 N Hobart
Pampa, TX 79065-7801
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,441 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 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
3,441 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Pampa Independent School District, which is ranked #849 of all 1,201 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#856 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pampa Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pampa 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.
41%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pampa 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.
37%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pampa 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.
93%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pampa Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,695 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
53%
# Black Students
89 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,541 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
45%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
198
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
251
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
246
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
244
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
281
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
252
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,934 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,324 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pampa 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
$36 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pampa 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
$11,934
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pampa 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
$10,324
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pampa 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 Pampa Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Duncan
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2300 Primrose
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1234 S Nelson
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Pampa High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Harvester
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,046 students
Rank: #55.
Pampa J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Bad Cattle Company Rd
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Browning
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4970
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
1234 S Nelson St
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 N Duncan St
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Primrose Ln
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
801 E Browning Ave
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pampa Independent School District?
Pampa Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,441 students.
What is the rank of Pampa Independent School District?
Pampa Independent School District is ranked #849 out of 1,201 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?
49% of Pampa Independent School District students are Hispanic, 45% 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 $10,324 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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