For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 656 students in Refugio Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Refugio Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
656 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Refugio Independent School District, which is ranked #859 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#884 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
21%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,549 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,890 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,549
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,890
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Refugio Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Refugio High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Refugio J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Refugio Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Crockett St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Refugio Independent School District?
Refugio Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 656 students.
What is the rank of Refugio Independent School District?
Refugio Independent School District is ranked #859 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 Refugio Independent School District?
70% of Refugio Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Refugio Independent School District?
Refugio Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Refugio Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,890 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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