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Plainview ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,209 students in Plainview ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Plainview ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
14 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
7,209 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
517 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plainview ISD School District, which is ranked #998 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 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#999 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
82%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
13%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,131 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,215
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,131
$14,116
Best Plainview ISD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 293-6055
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 293-6055
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Thunderbird Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 32nd St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Coronado Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Edgemere Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Plainview High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Quincy St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,430 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Estacado Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1707 W 11th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Hale County Jjaep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Gr: 7-11 | 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
3300 Lexington St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Gr: 5-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
2200 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 7-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
605 S Garland St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainview ISD School District?
Plainview ISD School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,209 students.
What is the rank of Plainview ISD School District?
Plainview ISD School District is ranked #998 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview ISD School District?
82% of Plainview ISD School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview ISD School District?
Plainview ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Plainview ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,131 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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