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Fannindel Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 139 students in Fannindel Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fannindel Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
139 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fannindel Independent School District, which is ranked #1152 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1149 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
53%
% Black
34%
13%
% White
41%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,849 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,482 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,849
$13,387
Spending / Student
$20,482
$14,116
Best Fannindel Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fannindel Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 W Main St
Pecan Gap, TX 75469
(903) 359-6314
Pecan Gap, TX 75469
(903) 359-6314
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Fannindel High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Main St
Ladonia, TX 75449
(903) 367-7251
Ladonia, TX 75449
(903) 367-7251
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fannindel Independent School District?
Fannindel Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 139 students.
What is the rank of Fannindel Independent School District?
Fannindel Independent School District is ranked #1152 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fannindel Independent School District?
41% of Fannindel Independent School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fannindel Independent School District?
Fannindel Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fannindel Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,482 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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