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 2025 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 35,804 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 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
52 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
35,804 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
2,633 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Richardson Independent School District, which is ranked #487 of all 1,196 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
113 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,653 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
13,314 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
53%
# Black Students
7,459 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
11,095 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
31%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,140 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,833
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
2,477
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,629
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,611
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,633
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,613
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,610
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,571
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,620
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,661
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,005
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,679
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,510
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,352
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,380 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,973 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$515 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$500 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,380
$13,387

Spending / Student
$13,973
$14,116

Best Richardson Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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: K-6
| 280 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: PK-6
| 812 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
| 496 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
| 1,000 students
Rank: #55.
Math/science/tech Magnet
Magnet School
(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
| 628 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
| 304 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
| 413 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
| 640 students
Rank: #99.
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Magnet School
(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
| 578 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
| 488 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
| 780 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
| 472 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
| 377 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
| 638 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
| 365 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
| 514 students
Rank: #1717.
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(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
| 793 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
| 361 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
| 560 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
| 401 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
| 274 students
Rank: #2222.
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(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
| 591 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
| 527 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
| 810 students
Rank: #2626.
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
Magnet School
(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
| 669 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
| 597 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
| 345 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
| 2,453 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
| 2,754 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
| 688 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
| 631 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
| 366 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
| 488 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
| 617 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richardson Independent School District?
Richardson Independent School District manages 52 public schools serving 35,804 students.
What is the rank of Richardson Independent School District?
Richardson Independent School District is ranked #487 out of 1,196 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?
37% of Richardson Independent School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% 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 14:1, 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 $13,973 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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