Top Rankings
Peaster Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,776 students in Peaster Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Peaster Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,776 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Peaster Independent School District, which is ranked #370 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 increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#378 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
Showing 2007–2018. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
76%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,768 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 $21,961 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$39 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,768
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,961
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Peaster Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peaster High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Harwell Lake Rd
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-2000
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Peaster J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8512 Fm 920
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Peaster Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Harwell Lk Rd
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 594-1884
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 594-1884
Gr: PK-3 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
3401 Harwell Lake Rd
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000
Gr: 4-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peaster Independent School District?
Peaster Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,776 students.
What is the rank of Peaster Independent School District?
Peaster Independent School District is ranked #370 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peaster Independent School District?
76% of Peaster Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peaster Independent School District?
Peaster Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Peaster Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,961 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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