Top Rankings
Driscoll Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 340 students in Driscoll Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Driscoll Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
340 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Driscoll Independent School District, which is ranked #336 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
93%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
5%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,444 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,003 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,444
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,003
$14,116
Best Driscoll Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Driscoll El & Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 W Dragon St
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
1135 Mission Rd
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: PK
| 5 students
102 Sharon Rd
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
29667 State Hwy 100
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
1430 Sava St Ste 111
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
319 Camden St
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
8023 Marbach Rd
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
1617 Paul Jones Ave
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
15415 Applewhite Rd Ste 10
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
518 Pike Rd
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1701 E Van Buren Ave
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: PK
| 8 students
241 S Oscar Williams Rd
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 933-2064
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Driscoll Independent School District?
Driscoll Independent School District manages 12 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of Driscoll Independent School District?
Driscoll Independent School District is ranked #336 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Driscoll Independent School District?
93% of Driscoll Independent School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Driscoll Independent School District?
Driscoll Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Driscoll Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,003 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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