Top Rankings
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,857 students in Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grulla High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
9,482 Students
1,864,677 Students
# Teachers
721 Teachers
125,506 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, which is ranked #983 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 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#996 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%

Graduation Rate
97%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,249 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
95,920 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
9,448 Students
992,082 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
234,075 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
13 Students
483,077 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,934 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
50,340 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
848
6,571
# Students in K Grade:
557
9,336
# Students in 1st Grade:
622
10,076
# Students in 2nd Grade:
625
10,215
# Students in 3rd Grade:
647
10,512
# Students in 4th Grade:
631
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
656
11,658
# Students in 6th Grade:
643
32,105
# Students in 7th Grade:
691
38,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
705
40,744
# Students in 9th Grade:
797
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
737
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
634
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
689
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,875 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 $14,195 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$135 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,875
$13,387

Spending / Student
$14,195
$14,116

Best Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Preparatory For Early College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4254
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4254
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Grulla High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6884 E Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4294
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4294
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Grande City High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5726 Fm 755
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 488-6000
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 488-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,674 students
Recent Articles

How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.

The Impact of Coronavirus on Public Schools
This article discusses the widespread impact of COVID-19 on public schools, addressing issues such as school closures, remote learning challenges, effects on standardized testing, and concerns about student progress. It also provides tips for parents suddenly faced with homeschooling responsibilities.

February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.