For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,893 students in Tarkington Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Tarkington Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,893 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Tarkington Independent School District, which is ranked #552 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#559 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
287 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
53%
# Black Students
14 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,534 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
81%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
124
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,547 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,707 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,547
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,707
$14,148
Best Tarkington Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarkington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-6134
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-6134
Grades: 1-5
| 773 students
Rank: #22.
Tarkington Early Childhood School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7736
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7736
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Tarkington Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7737
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7737
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Tarkington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7739
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7739
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tarkington Independent School District?
Tarkington Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,893 students.
What is the rank of Tarkington Independent School District?
Tarkington Independent School District is ranked #552 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarkington Independent School District?
81% of Tarkington Independent School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tarkington Independent School District?
Tarkington Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tarkington Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,707 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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