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La Grange 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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,870 students in La Grange Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in La Grange Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
9,273 Schools
# Students
1,870 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Grange Independent School District, which is ranked #529 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#523 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
42%
54%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
45%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,476 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,315 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,476
$13,371
Spending / Student
$15,315
$14,099
Best La Grange Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Grange Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
640 E Eblin
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4747
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4747
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
La Grange High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 S Vail
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4800
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Jackson St
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4100
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Grange Independent School District?
La Grange Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,870 students.
What is the rank of La Grange Independent School District?
La Grange Independent School District is ranked #529 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange Independent School District?
45% of La Grange Independent School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 La Grange Independent School District?
La Grange 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 Grange Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,315 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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