Top Rankings
Port Aransas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 546 students in Port Aransas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Port Aransas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
546 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Port Aransas Independent School District, which is ranked #91 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
53%
# Black Students
3 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
406 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
74%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
39
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,441 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 70% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $54,147 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,441
$13,417
Spending / Student
$54,147
$14,148
Best Port Aransas Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brundrett Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Port Aransas High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Olsen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Aransas Independent School District?
Port Aransas Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 546 students.
What is the rank of Port Aransas Independent School District?
Port Aransas Independent School District is ranked #91 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Aransas Independent School District?
74% of Port Aransas Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Aransas Independent School District?
Port Aransas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Port Aransas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $54,147 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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