La Feria Independent School District

203 E Oleander
La Feria, TX 78559
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,882 students in La Feria Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in La Feria Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,882 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

La Feria Independent School District, which is ranked #743 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#772 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
41%
47%
51%
34%
46%
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
97%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,488 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,340 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,488
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,340
$14,116

Best La Feria Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C E Vail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 W Jessamine Ave
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8460
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
La Feria Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505 N Villarreal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 N Beddoes
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8490
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Noemi Dominguez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Pancho Maples Dr
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8430
Grades: 5-6
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
W B Green J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
Grades: 7-8
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
La Feria Early College High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
Grades: 8-12
| 912 students
Rank: #77.
David G Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 S Main St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8550
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,882 students.
What is the rank of La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District is ranked #743 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.
What is the racial composition of students in La Feria Independent School District?
97% of La Feria Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Feria Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,340 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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