Point Isabel ISD School District

101 Port Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578-2433
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,976 students in Point Isabel 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 Point Isabel ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
1,976 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Point Isabel ISD School District, which is ranked #1054 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1049 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Point Isabel ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Point Isabel ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Point Isabel ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Point Isabel ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,822 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
92%
53%
# Black Students
6 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
126 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
7%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
116
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
111
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
141
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
198
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
122
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,573 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,629 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Point Isabel ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$45 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Point Isabel ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,573
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Point Isabel ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,629
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Point Isabel ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Point Isabel ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Isabel High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Derry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1702 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Garriga Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Adams
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Port Isabel J High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
101 Port Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0011
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Point Isabel ISD School District?
Point Isabel ISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,976 students.
What is the rank of Point Isabel ISD School District?
Point Isabel ISD School District is ranked #1054 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Point Isabel ISD School District?
92% of Point Isabel ISD School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Point Isabel ISD School District?
Point Isabel ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Point Isabel ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,629 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,976 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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