Florence Independent School District

306 College Ave
Florence, TX 76527
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,142 students in Florence Independent 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 Florence Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,142 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Florence Independent School District, which is ranked #926 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#918 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

33%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

32%
46%
87%
90.3%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
27.5%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%

Showing 2006–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
55%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
41%
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 $18,856 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,395 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$22 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,856
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,395
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Florence Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 College Ave
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2497
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
718 S Patterson
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2504
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Florence High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Fm 970
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2495
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Florence Independent School District?
Florence Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,142 students.
What is the rank of Florence Independent School District?
Florence Independent School District is ranked #926 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence Independent School District?
55% of Florence Independent School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence Independent School District?
Florence Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Florence Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,395 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,142 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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