Top Rankings
La Vernia Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,488 students in La Vernia Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in La Vernia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
6,842 Schools
# Students
3,563 Students
3,732,647 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
250,039 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Vernia Independent School District, which is ranked #212 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#215 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
37%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
60%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,608 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$38 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,852
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$10,608
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best La Vernia Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Vernia Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
369 S Fm 1346
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6640
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6640
Gr: 3-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
La Vernia J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 Bluebonnet Rd
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6650
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
249 S Fm 1346
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6660
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6660
Gr: PK-2 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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