Top Rankings
Tahoka Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 595 students in Tahoka 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 Tahoka Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
595 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Tahoka Independent School District, which is ranked #413 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#369 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
348 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
53%
# Black Students
10 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
223 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
37%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
41
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,467 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,948 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,467
$13,417
Spending / Student
$31,948
$14,148
Best Tahoka Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tahoka Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1925 Ave O
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4350
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Tahoka Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1928 Ave P
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4538
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4538
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Tahoka High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1925 Ave P
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4538
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 561-4538
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tahoka Independent School District?
Tahoka Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 595 students.
What is the rank of Tahoka Independent School District?
Tahoka Independent School District is ranked #413 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tahoka Independent School District?
59% of Tahoka Independent School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tahoka Independent School District?
Tahoka Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tahoka Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,948 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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