Top Rankings
Panhandle Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 657 students in Panhandle Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Panhandle Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
657 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Panhandle Independent School District, which is ranked #87 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
53%
# Black Students
7 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
531 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
81%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
46
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,855 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,935 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,855
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,935
$14,148
Best Panhandle Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panhandle High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 W 11th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3897
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3897
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Panhandle J High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Elsie Ave
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Panhandle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 W 9th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Panhandle Independent School District?
Panhandle Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 657 students.
What is the rank of Panhandle Independent School District?
Panhandle Independent School District is ranked #87 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Panhandle Independent School District?
81% of Panhandle Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Panhandle Independent School District?
Panhandle Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Panhandle Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,935 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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