Terrell Independent School District

700 N Catherine St
Terrell, TX 75160-2161
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1074 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Terrell Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Terrell 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.
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Terrell 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.
29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Terrell 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.
91%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Terrell Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Terrell 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
$62 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Terrell 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
$13,205
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Terrell 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
$11,732
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Terrell 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 Terrell Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 S Rockwall Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #55.
Terrell High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #66.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #77.
J W Long Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Creekside Dr
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 W College St
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
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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