Top Rankings
Richardson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 37,260 students in Richardson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Richardson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% 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
55 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
37,260 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
2,908 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Richardson Independent School District, which is ranked #501 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 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#511 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
114 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,686 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,001 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
53%
# Black Students
8,110 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
11,176 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
30%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,141 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,819
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,806
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,796
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,827
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,819
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,795
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,717
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,689
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,691
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,798
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,996
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,771
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,435
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,301
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,818 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,427 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$515 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$500 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,818
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,427
$14,148
Best Richardson Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Brentfield Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Grades: K-6
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9229 Chiswell Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2700
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 957 students
Rank: #55.
Math/science/tech Magnet
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7667 Roundrock Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-4500
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7643 La Manga Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6000
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 650 students
Rank: #99.
Arapaho Classical Magnet
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Cypress Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #1010.
Moss Haven Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9202 Moss Farm Ln
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2200
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Ferndale Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2100
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 727 students
Rank: #1212.
Prestonwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 La Cosa
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6700
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #1313.
Jess Harben Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Glenville Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1414.
Parkhill J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16500 Shadybank Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5600
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5600
Grades: 7-8
| 624 students
Rank: #1515.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 E Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
Merriman Park Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7101 Winedale Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(469) 593-2800
Dallas, TX 75231
(469) 593-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 518 students
Rank: #1717.
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1818.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Dartmouth Ln
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1919.
Richardson North J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5400
Grades: 7-8
| 592 students
Rank: #2020.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 W Campbell Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #2121.
Springridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8600
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8600
Grades: K-6
| 308 students
Rank: #2222.
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7630 Arapaho Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-3600
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 651 students
Rank: #2323.
O Henry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Tynes Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #2424.
Richardson Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N Dorothy Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #2525.
Lake Highlands J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10301 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1600
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 822 students
Rank: #2626.
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 Towns St
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-3900
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 675 students
Rank: #2727.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9921 Kirkhaven Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2600
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: #2828.
Northrich Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Custer Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #2929.
Pearce High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,443 students
Rank: #3030.
Richardson High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,773 students
Rank: #3131.
Forest Meadow J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9373 Whitehurst Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1500
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 750 students
Rank: #3232.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10059 Ravensway Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2300
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 574 students
Rank: #3333.
Northwood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14532 Meandering Way
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 593-4300
Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 593-4300
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: #3434.
Richardson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: #3535.
Apollo J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Apollo Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7900
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7900
Grades: 7-8
| 639 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richardson Independent School District?
Richardson Independent School District manages 55 public schools serving 37,260 students.
What is the rank of Richardson Independent School District?
Richardson Independent School District is ranked #501 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson Independent School District?
38% of Richardson Independent School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richardson Independent School District?
Richardson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Richardson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,427 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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