For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,444 students in Progreso Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Progreso Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,444 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Progreso Independent School District, which is ranked #1009 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1013 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,437 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
7 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
83
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,497 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,661 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,497
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,661
$14,148
Best Progreso Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Progreso Early Childhood
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Grades: PK-2
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Progreso Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Thompson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Progreso High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Progreso Independent School District?
Progreso Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,444 students.
What is the rank of Progreso Independent School District?
Progreso Independent School District is ranked #1009 out of 1,201 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 Progreso Independent School District?
100% of Progreso Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Progreso Independent School District?
Progreso Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Progreso Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,661 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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