For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,719 students in Ponder 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 Ponder Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
3 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
1,719 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ponder Independent School District, which is ranked #364 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.
Overall District Rank
#362 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
57%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,293 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,654 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,293
$13,371
Spending / Student
$10,654
$14,099
Best Ponder Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponder J High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 W Bailey St
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8220
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Ponder High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Bailey
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8312
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8312
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Ponder Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 W Bailey
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8320
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 479-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ponder Independent School District?
Ponder Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,719 students.
What is the rank of Ponder Independent School District?
Ponder Independent School District is ranked #364 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponder Independent School District?
57% of Ponder Independent School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ponder Independent School District?
Ponder Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ponder Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,654 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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