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Huntsville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,036 students in Huntsville 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 Huntsville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
6 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
6,036 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Huntsville Independent School District, which is ranked #933 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 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#788 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
54%
% Black
25%
13%
% White
32%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,850 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 67% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,626 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 70% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,850
$13,371
Spending / Student
$15,626
$14,099
Best Huntsville Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1641 7th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6750
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Scott Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Hwy 190 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6250
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
87 Mlk Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-2685
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-2685
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Mance Park Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
828 9th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6400
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Boettcher Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6700
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 F M 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Huntsville Independent School District?
Huntsville Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 6,036 students.
What is the rank of Huntsville Independent School District?
Huntsville Independent School District is ranked #933 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Huntsville Independent School District?
38% of Huntsville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Huntsville Independent School District?
Huntsville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Huntsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,626 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 70% over four school years.
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