Refugio ISD School District

212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 689 students in Refugio ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Refugio ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
3 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
689 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Refugio ISD School District, which is ranked #604 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#630 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Refugio ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Refugio 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.
38%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Refugio 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.
≥90%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Refugio ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
468 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
53%
# Black Students
57 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
152 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
22%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
23
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
45
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,666 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,853 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Refugio 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
$18 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Refugio 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
$19,666
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Refugio 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
$25,853
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Refugio 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 Refugio ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Refugio High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Refugio J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Refugio Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Crockett St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Refugio ISD School District?
Refugio ISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 689 students.
What is the rank of Refugio ISD School District?
Refugio ISD School District is ranked #604 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 Refugio ISD School District?
68% of Refugio ISD School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Refugio ISD School District?
Refugio ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Refugio ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,853 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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