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.
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
0.50
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.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,970
$13,387
Spending / Student
$20,718
$14,116
Best Pettus Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 209 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
| 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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