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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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,706 students in Peaster Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Peaster Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
1,706 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Peaster Independent School District, which is ranked #362 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#361 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
17%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
78%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,287 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,946 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,287
$13,387
Spending / Student
$9,946
$14,116
Best Peaster Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peaster High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Harwell Lk Rd
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-2000
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Peaster Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3400 Harwell Lk Rd
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 594-1884
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 594-1884
Grades: PK-3
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Peaster J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8512 Fm 920
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
3401 Harwell Lake Rd
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000
Grades: 4-6
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peaster Independent School District?
Peaster Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,706 students.
What is the rank of Peaster Independent School District?
Peaster Independent School District is ranked #362 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peaster Independent School District?
78% of Peaster Independent School District students are White, 17% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Peaster Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,946 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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