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Victoria Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 13,246 students in Victoria Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Victoria Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
27 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
13,246 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
900 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Victoria Independent School District, which is ranked #958 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 94% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#938 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
35 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
121 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8,982 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
53%
# Black Students
733 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
3,133 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
24%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
238 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
800
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
916
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
975
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
957
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
901
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
915
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
931
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
919
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
936
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,018
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,208
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,070
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
888
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
812
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,951 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,831 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$158 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,951
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,831
$14,148
Best Victoria Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vickers Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
708 Glascow St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9579
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9579
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Ella Schorlemmer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2564 Mallette Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2860
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12063 Fm 236
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9514
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9514
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Harold Cade Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 W Tropical Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2840
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #55.
Martin De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Santa Barbara St
Victoria, TX 77904
(361) 788-9553
Victoria, TX 77904
(361) 788-9553
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
Aloe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62 Chaparral
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9509
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9509
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Howell Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2502 Fannin Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-1561
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-1561
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
C O Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5105 Guy Grant Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9587
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 N Bluebonnet St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9593
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9593
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1010.
O'connor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3402 Bobolink St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9572
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9572
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1111.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Callis St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9517
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9517
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1212.
Crain Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2706 N Azalea
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 573-7453
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 573-7453
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1313.
Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
97 Foster Field Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-0399
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-0399
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1414.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Erwin Ave
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9605
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9605
Grades: 4-5
| 158 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rodolfo Torres Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Lone Tree Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2850
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2706 Leary Ln
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9549
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9549
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1717.
Victoria West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 W Tropical Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2830
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,766 students
Rank: #1818.
Victoria East High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4103 E Mockingbird Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2820
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #1919.
Patti Welder Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1604 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-4553
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-4553
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #2020.
Stroman Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Sam Houston Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-2711
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-2711
Grades: 8
| 265 students
Rank: #2121.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Hopkins Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9527
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9527
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #2222.
Stem Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Sam Houston Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-2711
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-2711
Grades: 6-7
| 448 students
Rank: #2323.
Visd Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9650
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9650
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
1208 S Navarro St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 576-3131
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 576-3131
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Daep
Alternative School
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Grades: 4-5
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Victoria Independent School District?
Victoria Independent School District manages 27 public schools serving 13,246 students.
What is the rank of Victoria Independent School District?
Victoria Independent School District is ranked #958 out of 1,201 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Victoria Independent School District?
68% of Victoria Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Victoria Independent School District?
Victoria Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Victoria Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,831 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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