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Bandera Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,218 students in Bandera Independent 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 Bandera Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
2,218 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bandera Independent School District, which is ranked #823 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#819 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
Showing 1991–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,222 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,362 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,222
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,362
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bandera Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill Country Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6346 Fm 1283
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Bandera Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Cherry St
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Alkek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 Hwy 173 S
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Bandera High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
474 Old San Antonio Hwy
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3898
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3898
Gr: 9-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bandera Independent School District?
Bandera Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,218 students.
What is the rank of Bandera Independent School District?
Bandera Independent School District is ranked #823 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bandera Independent School District?
59% of Bandera Independent School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bandera Independent School District?
Bandera Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Bandera Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,362 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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