La Vega ISD School District

400 E Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705-3096
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,091 students in La Vega ISD 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 ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
3,091 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

La Vega ISD School District, which is ranked #955 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#926 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of La Vega ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Vega ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Vega ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of La Vega ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,798 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
53%
# Black Students
791 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
26%
13%
# White Students
378 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
12%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
248
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
197
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
228
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,995 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,859 is less than the state median of $14,384. 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
This chart display total revenue of La Vega ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of La Vega ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,995
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in La Vega ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,859
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in La Vega ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best La Vega ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Vega High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #22.
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Williams Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Grades: 4-6
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Grades: 7-8
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
La Vega Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Wheeler St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Grades: 1-3
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Harrison
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Grades: PK-K
| 445 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Vega ISD School District?
La Vega ISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,091 students.
What is the rank of La Vega ISD School District?
La Vega ISD School District is ranked #955 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Vega ISD School District?
58% of La Vega ISD School District students are Hispanic, 26% 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 ISD School District?
La Vega ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Vega ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,859 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,091 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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