For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,857 students in Point Isabel Independent 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 Point Isabel Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,857 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Point Isabel Independent School District, which is ranked #945 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#923 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,693 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
53%
# Black Students
6 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
134 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
7%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
130
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
109
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,571 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,079 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,571
$13,387
Spending / Student
$24,079
$14,116
Best Point Isabel Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1702 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Garriga Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Adams
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Port Isabel J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Port Isabel Early College High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0030
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
101 Port Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0011
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0011
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Point Isabel Independent School District?
Point Isabel Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,857 students.
What is the rank of Point Isabel Independent School District?
Point Isabel Independent School District is ranked #945 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 Point Isabel Independent School District?
91% of Point Isabel Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Point Isabel Independent School District?
Point Isabel Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Point Isabel Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,079 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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