Top Rankings
Roma Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,904 students in Roma Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Roma Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Roma Independent School District are Emma Vera Elementary School, Florence J Scott Elementary School and Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Roma Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
5,904 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
444 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Roma Independent School District, which is ranked #459 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 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#460 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
5,897 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
5 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
n/a
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
362
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
394
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
420
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
383
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
402
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
443
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
440
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
415
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
471
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
438
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
461
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
453
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
378
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
444
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,467 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,962 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,467
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,962
$14,116
Best Roma Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma Vera Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2015 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Florence J Scott Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Pfc Angel J Moreno St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 S Gate Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Rt Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 N Fm 649
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2475
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4186 W Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8450
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
Roma Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2047 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1434
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1434
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #77.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4772 E Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
Ramiro Barrera Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
258 N Fm 649
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2670
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
Roma High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2021 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1333
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,736 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roma Independent School District?
Roma Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,904 students.
What is the rank of Roma Independent School District?
Roma Independent School District is ranked #459 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roma Independent School District?
100% of Roma Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roma Independent School District?
Roma Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Roma Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,962 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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