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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,977 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
5,977 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
432 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Roma Independent School District, which is ranked #458 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 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
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,947 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
28 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
347
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
420
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
388
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
409
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
448
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
429
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
420
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
455
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
446
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
432
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
512
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
434
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
461
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
376
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,278 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,792 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,278
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,792
$14,148
Best Roma Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 465 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
| 479 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
| 552 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
| 510 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
| 779 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
| 501 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
| 544 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
| 1,773 students
Rank: n/an/a
Instructional & Guidance Center
Alternative School
120 Luciano Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8900
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8900
Grades: 6-11
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roma Independent School District?
Roma Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,977 students.
What is the rank of Roma Independent School District?
Roma Independent School District is ranked #458 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: 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 14:1, 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 $13,792 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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