Royal Independent School District

3714 Fm 359
Pattison, TX 77466
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,729 students in Royal Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Royal Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,729 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Royal Independent School District, which is ranked #1026 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1045 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Royal Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Royal Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Royal Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Royal Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Royal Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,981 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
53%
# Black Students
435 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
16%
13%
# White Students
224 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
8%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
166
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
154
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
181
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
260
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,513 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,540 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Royal Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Royal Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,513
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Royal Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,540
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Royal Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Royal Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Grades: 2-5
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
Royal J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Royal High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
34499 Royal Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3147
Grades: PK-1
| 479 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Royal Independent School District?
Royal Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,729 students.
What is the rank of Royal Independent School District?
Royal Independent School District is ranked #1026 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Royal Independent School District?
73% of Royal Independent School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Royal Independent School District?
Royal Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Royal Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,540 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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