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Pearsall 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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,026 students in Pearsall Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pearsall Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
2,026 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Pearsall Independent School District, which is ranked #1147 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1142 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,910 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
53%
# Black Students
8 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
100 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
5%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
136
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
147
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,176 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,123 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,176
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,123
$14,148
Best Pearsall Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearsall Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
523 E Florida St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Grades: 3-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Pearsall J High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Alabama St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Pearsall High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
711 Broadway St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 W Pena
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Grades: PK-2
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearsall Independent School District?
Pearsall Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,026 students.
What is the rank of Pearsall Independent School District?
Pearsall Independent School District is ranked #1147 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. 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 Pearsall Independent School District?
94% of Pearsall Independent School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearsall Independent School District?
Pearsall Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pearsall Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,123 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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