For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 401 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
401 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pettus Independent School District, which is ranked #724 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#706 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
249 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
53%
# Black Students
7 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
143 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
36%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
34
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,621 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,357 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,621
$13,417
Spending / Student
$20,357
$14,148
Best Pettus Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pettus Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N May
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Grades: 6-12
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Pettus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Bee St
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pettus Independent School District?
Pettus Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 401 students.
What is the rank of Pettus Independent School District?
Pettus Independent School District is ranked #724 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 Pettus Independent School District?
62% of Pettus Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 2% 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 12:1, 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 $20,357 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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