For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,091 students in La Vega ISD 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 La Vega ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
5 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
3,091 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
La Vega ISD School District, which is ranked #955 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#926 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,798 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
53%
# Black Students
791 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
26%
13%
# White Students
378 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
12%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
248
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
197
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
228
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,995 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,859 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,995
$13,640
Spending / Student
$11,859
$14,384
Best La Vega ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Vega High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #22.
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Williams Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Grades: 4-6
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Grades: 7-8
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
La Vega Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Wheeler St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Grades: 1-3
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Harrison
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Grades: PK-K
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Vega ISD School District?
La Vega ISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,091 students.
What is the rank of La Vega ISD School District?
La Vega ISD School District is ranked #955 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Vega ISD School District?
58% of La Vega ISD School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Vega ISD School District?
La Vega ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Vega ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,859 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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