Top Rankings
Bland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 794 students in Bland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Bland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
794 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bland Independent School District, which is ranked #244 of all 1,196 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
49%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
47%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,856 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,787 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,856
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,787
$14,116
Best Bland Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Bland Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Bland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6164 F M 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bland Independent School District?
Bland Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 794 students.
What is the rank of Bland Independent School District?
Bland Independent School District is ranked #244 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bland Independent School District?
49% of Bland Independent School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bland Independent School District?
Bland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Bland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,787 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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