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Terrell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,255 students in Terrell 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 Terrell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
5,255 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
312 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Terrell Independent School District, which is ranked #1073 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 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1074 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,961 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
53%
# Black Students
984 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
19%
13%
# White Students
1,017 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
20%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
259 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
372
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
352
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
331
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
350
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
392
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
396
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
380
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
387
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
393
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
380
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
450
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
396
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
346
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
330
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,732 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,205
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,732
$14,116
Best Terrell Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Rockwall Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #55.
Terrell High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #66.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #77.
J W Long Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Creekside Dr
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Grades: K-5
| 745 students
Rank: #88.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
921 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Grades: PK
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Terrell Independent School District?
Terrell Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,255 students.
What is the rank of Terrell Independent School District?
Terrell Independent School District is ranked #1073 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell Independent School District?
56% of Terrell Independent School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Terrell Independent School District?
Terrell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Terrell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,732 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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