Top Rankings
Fort Stockton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 13,480 students in Fort Stockton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fort Stockton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
8 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
13,480 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Stockton Independent School District, which is ranked #978 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#985 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
50%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
17%
13%
Showing 1989–2022. View full 35-year historical data
% White
25%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $3,269 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 81% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $3,968 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 75% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$54 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$3,269
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$3,968
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Fort Stockton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 W 18th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Gr: PK-1 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Fort Stockton Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hwy 385
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Gr: 2-3 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Fort Stockton Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 2nd
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Gr: 4-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Fort Stockton Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 5th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Fort Stockton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 17th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4101
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Butz Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4123
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4123
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 2039:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Gr: K-8 | 5,650 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Gr: 9-12 | 3,628 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Stockton Independent School District?
Fort Stockton Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 13,480 students.
What is the rank of Fort Stockton Independent School District?
Fort Stockton Independent School District is ranked #978 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Stockton Independent School District?
50% of Fort Stockton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Stockton Independent School District?
Fort Stockton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 27:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fort Stockton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $3,968 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 75% over four school years.
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