Muleshoe Independent School District

514 W Ave G
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,330 students in Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
1,330 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Muleshoe Independent School District, which is ranked #942 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#948 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
44%
38%
51%
44%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
18.6%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
88%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
11%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,589 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,720 is higher than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,589
$15,448
Spending / Student
$18,720
$16,604

Best Muleshoe Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muleshoe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7303
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Mary Deshazo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Gr: 3-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Watson J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Ave F
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
510 W 18th
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Gr: PK-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Muleshoe Independent School District?
Muleshoe Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,330 students.
What is the rank of Muleshoe Independent School District?
Muleshoe Independent School District is ranked #942 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Muleshoe Independent School District?
88% of Muleshoe Independent School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muleshoe Independent School District?
Muleshoe Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Muleshoe Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,720 is higher than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,330 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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