Pettus Independent School District

500 N May
Pettus, TX 78146-1149
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 394 students in Pettus Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pettus Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
394 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Pettus Independent School District, which is ranked #721 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#706 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pettus Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pettus 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.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pettus 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.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pettus 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.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pettus Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
53%
# Black Students
12 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
143 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
36%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
20
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
29
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,970 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,718 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pettus 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
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pettus 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
$19,970
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pettus 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
$20,718
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pettus 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 Pettus Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pettus Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N May
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Pettus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Bee St
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pettus Independent School District?
Pettus Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 394 students.
What is the rank of Pettus Independent School District?
Pettus Independent School District is ranked #721 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 Pettus Independent School District?
61% of Pettus Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pettus Independent School District?
Pettus Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pettus Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,718 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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