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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,467 students in La Vernia Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in La Vernia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,467 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Vernia Independent School District, which is ranked #213 of all 1,196 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
36%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
61%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,240 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,846
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,240
$14,116
Best La Vernia Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
La Vernia High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Bluebonnet Rd
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6630
La Vernia, TX 78121
(830) 779-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Vernia Independent School District?
La Vernia Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,467 students.
What is the rank of La Vernia Independent School District?
La Vernia Independent School District is ranked #213 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Vernia Independent School District?
61% of La Vernia Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Vernia Independent School District?
La Vernia Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Vernia Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,240 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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