Top Rankings
Princeton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,837 students in Princeton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Princeton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% 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
15 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
7,837 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
489 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Princeton Independent School District, which is ranked #317 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 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#311 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
38 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
303 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,410 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
53%
# Black Students
1,443 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
18%
13%
# White Students
2,284 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
29%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
346 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
340
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
613
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
644
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
596
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
595
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
593
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
610
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
599
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
582
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
589
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
593
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
607
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
490
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
386
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,400 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,548 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,400
$13,417
Spending / Student
$8,548
$14,148
Best Princeton Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Forest Meadow Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #22.
Southard Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Monte Carlo Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,063 students
Rank: #33.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8080 Cr 398
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Lovelady High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Boorman Ln
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 9
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Lacy Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
224 E College St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #66.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Beauchamp Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #77.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #88.
Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1019 N 6th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #99.
Princeton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Princeton Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,521 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 N 5th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
Collin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
321 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Huddleston Special Programs Center
Alternative School
600 Mabel Ave
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
9055 Cr 728
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5970 Waterway Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Daep
Alternative School
600 Mabel Ave
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Princeton Independent School District?
Princeton Independent School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,837 students.
What is the rank of Princeton Independent School District?
Princeton Independent School District is ranked #317 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton Independent School District?
44% of Princeton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Princeton Independent School District?
Princeton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Princeton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,548 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
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