Top Rankings
Pine Tree Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,434 students in Pine Tree Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pine Tree Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% 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
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,434 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
311 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pine Tree Independent School District, which is ranked #555 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 98% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#561 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%

Graduation Rate
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
15 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,664 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
53%
# Black Students
962 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
1,453 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
33%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
284 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
186
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
300
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
325
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
336
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
317
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
347
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
327
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
361
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
325
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
352
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
348
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
306
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,124 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,402 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$51 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,124
$13,387

Spending / Student
$11,402
$14,116

Best Pine Tree Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Birch Dr
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5120
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5120
Grades: 1-4
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Pt Pkwy
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5151
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5151
Grades: 1-4
| 686 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Tree J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 N W Loop 281
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5081
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5081
Grades: 7-8
| 677 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Tree Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Pt Pkwy
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5160
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5160
Grades: 5-6
| 688 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Tree High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 W Fairmont St
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5031
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5031
Grades: 9-12
| 1,258 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Tree Daep
Alternative School
1701 Pine Tree Rd
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5131
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5131
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1808 Silver Falls Rd
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5095
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5095
Grades: PK-K
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Tree Independent School District?
Pine Tree Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,434 students.
What is the rank of Pine Tree Independent School District?
Pine Tree Independent School District is ranked #555 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Tree Independent School District?
38% of Pine Tree Independent School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Tree Independent School District?
Pine Tree Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pine Tree Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,402 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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