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Plainview ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,519 students in Plainview ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Plainview ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
9,374 Schools
# Students
7,519 Students
5,549,672 Students
# Teachers
537 Teachers
375,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Plainview ISD School District, which is ranked #894 of all 1,197 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 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#903 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
# American Indian Students
22 Students
17,985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
296,549 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6,134 Students
2,955,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
53%
# Black Students
257 Students
708,944 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
986 Students
1,388,055 Students
% White Students
13%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
8,865 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
174,226 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
445
277,167
# Students in K Grade:
538
363,084
# Students in 1st Grade:
556
386,855
# Students in 2nd Grade:
563
403,620
# Students in 3rd Grade:
573
401,305
# Students in 4th Grade:
636
400,543
# Students in 5th Grade:
642
400,921
# Students in 6th Grade:
711
403,912
# Students in 7th Grade:
712
408,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
704
415,999
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
473,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
439,671
# Students in 11th Grade:
400
407,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
323
368,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,339. The school district revenue/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,713 is less than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,835
$13,339
Spending / Student
$9,713
$14,066
Best Plainview ISD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 293-6055
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 293-6055
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Plainview High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Quincy St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,430 students
Rank: #33.
Thunderbird Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 32nd St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Coronado Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 Canyon St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Edgemere Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #88.
Estacado Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1707 W 11th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1010.
Hale County Jjaep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Grades: PK-4
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
3300 Lexington St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Grades: PK-4
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Grades: 5-6
| 609 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Grades: 7-8
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 S Garland St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainview ISD School District?
Plainview ISD School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,519 students.
What is the rank of Plainview ISD School District?
Plainview ISD School District is ranked #894 out of 1,197 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview ISD School District?
82% of Plainview ISD School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview ISD School District?
Plainview ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Plainview ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,713 is less than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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