Top Rankings
Port Aransas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 585 students in Port Aransas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Port Aransas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
585 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Port Aransas Independent School District, which is ranked #92 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
73%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,279 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 72% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $50,537 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,279
$13,371
Spending / Student
$50,537
$14,099
Best Port Aransas Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Aransas High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Brundrett Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1209
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Olsen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Aransas Independent School District?
Port Aransas Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 585 students.
What is the rank of Port Aransas Independent School District?
Port Aransas Independent School District is ranked #92 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Aransas Independent School District?
73% of Port Aransas Independent School District students are White, 22% 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 Port Aransas Independent School District?
Port Aransas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Port Aransas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $50,537 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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