Amarillo ISD School District

7200 I 40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106-2598
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Amarillo 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 49 public elementary schools serving 22,357 students in Amarillo ISD School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Amarillo ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
55 Schools
6,823 Schools
# Students
30,866 Students
3,667,262 Students
# Teachers
2,216 Teachers
251,796 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Amarillo ISD School District, which is ranked #504 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 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#483 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Amarillo ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amarillo ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amarillo ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Amarillo ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
123 Students
12,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,551 Students
178,985 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,289 Students
1,940,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
53%
# Black Students
3,247 Students
463,844 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
10,682 Students
953,322 Students
% White Students
35%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
5,642 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
941 Students
112,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,791
197,767
# Students in K Grade:
2,229
355,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,264
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,319
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,278
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,206
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,283
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,272
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,345
344,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,370
347,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,567
28,814
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,000
23,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,020
20,805
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,922
18,536
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,274 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,343 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$379 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Amarillo ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$412 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Amarillo ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,274
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Amarillo ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,343
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Amarillo ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Amarillo ISD School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3435 Reeder
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 326-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlands Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2501 N Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2801 N Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 326-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Puckett Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6700 Oakhurst
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Belmar Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6324 Adirondack
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
Windsor Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6700 Hyde Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Wolflin Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2026 S Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5790
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #88.
Emerson Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 N Cleveland
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #99.
Crockett Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4720 Floyd St
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #1010.
Bonham Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 S W 49th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #1111.
Western Plateau Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4927 Shawnee
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenwood Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2407 S Houston
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1313.
Bivins Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 S Fannin
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1414.
Whittier Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2004 N Marrs
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1515.
Olsen Park Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2409 Anna
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Avondale Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Avondale
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1717.
Tradewind Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 Williams
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 326-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #1818.
Austin Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1808 Wimberly Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #1919.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3515 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #2020.
South Georgia Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5018 Susan Dr
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #2121.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5306 W 37th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Landergin Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3209 S Taylor
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Wills Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3500 W 11th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2424.
Humphrey's Highland Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 E 13th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Lamar Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3800 Lipscomb
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Paramount Terrace Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3906 Cougar Dr
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Park Hills Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
119 N E 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #2828.
George Washington Carver El Academy
Math: 41% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1905 W 12th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4150
Grades: 2-5
| 344 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Coronado Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3210 Wimberly Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 354-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
South Lawn Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4719 S Bowie
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5401
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #3131.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4413 River Dr
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 326-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Bowie Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3001 E 12th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Lawndale Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2215 S Bivins
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5123 E 14th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #3535.
Rogers Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 N Mirror
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5150
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 55 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 30,866 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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