Top Rankings
Abilene ISD 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 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 15,426 students in Abilene ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Abilene ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
29 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
15,426 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
1,070 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Abilene ISD School District, which is ranked #806 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#786 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
37 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
186 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,201 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
53%
# Black Students
1,929 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
13%
13%
# White Students
5,364 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
35%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
679 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
994
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
1,179
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,179
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,110
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,091
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,106
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,131
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,082
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,067
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,150
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,363
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,020
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,016
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
938
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,429 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,380 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$237 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,429
$13,640
Spending / Student
$15,380
$14,384
Best Abilene ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2034 Quantum Loop
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4140
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Dyess Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6733 Jennings Dr
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2341 Greenbriar Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1240 Lakeside Dr
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4995
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4995
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Oceans Behavioral Health
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4225 Woods Pl
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #77.
Abilene High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-1731
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 2,027 students
Rank: #88.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 Paint Brush
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1719 E N 10th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1010.
Bassetti Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5749 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1111.
Cooper High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3639 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #1212.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2034 Jeanette St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4770
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4770
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1313.
Jose Alcorta Sr Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2650 S 32nd St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1414.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1515.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3145 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Grades: 6-8
| 826 students
Rank: #1616.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Buccaneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3745
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3745
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1717.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Mimosa Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #1818.
Clack Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Corsicana Ave
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1919.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #2020.
Eugene Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3633 N 14th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #2121.
Robert & Sammye Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #2222.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Vogel
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #2323.
Woodson Center For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Rank: #2424.
Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4150
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4150
Grades: 6-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Learning Center
Alternative School
1929 S 11th
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4419
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4419
Grades: AE
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crockett Early Headstart
Alternative School
3282 S 13th
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Grades: PK
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Day Nursery Of Abilene
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Grades: PK
| 791 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Learning Center
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4150
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4150
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Abilene ISD School District?
Abilene ISD School District manages 29 public schools serving 15,426 students.
What is the rank of Abilene ISD School District?
Abilene ISD School District is ranked #806 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. 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 Abilene ISD School District?
47% of Abilene ISD School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Abilene ISD School District?
Abilene ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Abilene ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,380 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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