La Vega Independent School District

400 E Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705-3096
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,120 students in La Vega 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 La Vega Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,120 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

La Vega Independent School District, which is ranked #922 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#922 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
41%
43%
51%
30%
46%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
59%
53%
% Black
25%
13%
% White
12%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,874 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,748 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,874
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,748
$14,116

Best La Vega Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Vega Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3100 Wheeler St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Grades: 1-3
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Williams Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Grades: 4-6
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
La Vega High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Harrison
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Grades: PK-K
| 499 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,120 students.
What is the rank of La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District is ranked #922 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 Vega Independent School District?
59% of La Vega Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Vega Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,748 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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