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Reagan County Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 801 students in Reagan County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Reagan County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
801 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Reagan County Independent School District, which is ranked #712 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#689 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
677 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
115 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
14%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
70
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
53
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,015 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 59% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $70,752 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,015
$13,417
Spending / Student
$70,752
$14,148
Best Reagan County Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reagan County Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Pennsylvania Ave
Big Lake, TX 76932
(325) 884-3728
Big Lake, TX 76932
(325) 884-3728
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Reagan County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Texas Ave
Big Lake, TX 76932
(325) 884-3705
Big Lake, TX 76932
(325) 884-3705
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Reagan County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Twelfth St
Big Lake, TX 76932
(325) 884-3714
Big Lake, TX 76932
(325) 884-3714
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Reagan County Independent School District?
Reagan County Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 801 students.
What is the rank of Reagan County Independent School District?
Reagan County Independent School District is ranked #712 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reagan County Independent School District?
85% of Reagan County Independent School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reagan County Independent School District?
Reagan County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Reagan County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $70,752 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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