For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,842 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 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
2,842 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Feria Independent School District, which is ranked #777 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 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#788 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
97%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
3%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,692 is higher than the state median of $13,399. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,527 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,692
$13,399
Spending / Student
$13,527
$14,129
Best La Feria Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C E Vail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 W Jessamine Ave
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8460
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8460
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Beddoes
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8490
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8490
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
David G Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 S Main St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8550
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8550
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
W B Green J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Noemi Dominguez Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Pancho Maples Dr
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8430
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8430
Gr: 5-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
La Feria Early College High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
Gr: 9-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Cameron County Jjaep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Oleander
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
Gr: 8-9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,842 students.
What is the rank of La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District is ranked #777 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 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 14:1, 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 $13,527 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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