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Refugio Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 654 students in Refugio Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Refugio Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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
654 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Refugio Independent School District, which is ranked #727 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#749 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
458 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
53%
# Black Students
49 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
134 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
20%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
48
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
66
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,719 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,237 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,719
$13,417
Spending / Student
$27,237
$14,148
Best Refugio Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Refugio High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Refugio J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Refugio Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Crockett St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Refugio Independent School District?
Refugio Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 654 students.
What is the rank of Refugio Independent School District?
Refugio Independent School District is ranked #727 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Refugio Independent School District?
70% of Refugio Independent School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Refugio Independent School District?
Refugio Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Refugio Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,237 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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