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Ferris ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,630 students in Ferris ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Ferris ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
2,630 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ferris ISD School District, which is ranked #926 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#923 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,937 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
53%
# Black Students
172 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
466 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
18%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
207
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
211
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
225
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
235
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,939 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,548
$13,640
Spending / Student
$12,939
$14,384
Best Ferris ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Fm 983
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Grades: 1-5
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Longino Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 W F M 664
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Grades: 1-5
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Ferris High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #44.
Ferris J High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis County Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Central
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Grades: PK-K
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ferris ISD School District?
Ferris ISD School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,630 students.
What is the rank of Ferris ISD School District?
Ferris ISD School District is ranked #926 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferris ISD School District?
74% of Ferris ISD School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferris ISD School District?
Ferris ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ferris ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,939 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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