Top Rankings
Richardson ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 37,633 students in Richardson ISD 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 Richardson ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
55 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
37,633 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
2,982 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Richardson ISD School District, which is ranked #456 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 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#473 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
104 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,585 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,028 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
53%
# Black Students
8,448 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
23%
13%
# White Students
11,297 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
30%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,132 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,661
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
2,801
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,911
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,912
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,904
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,826
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,731
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,763
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,875
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,751
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,040
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,702
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,445
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,311
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,681 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,294 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$515 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$500 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,681
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,294
$14,384
Best Richardson ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brentfield Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Grades: K-6
| 810 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9229 Chiswell Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2700
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 1,020 students
Rank: #55.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Grades: K-6
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7667 Roundrock Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-4500
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #77.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7643 La Manga Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6000
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #88.
Moss Haven Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9202 Moss Farm Ln
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2200
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #99.
Arapaho Classical Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Cypress Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6400
Grades: K-6
| 556 students
Rank: #1010.
Math/science/tech Magnet
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #1111.
Jess Harben Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Glenville Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Grades: PK-6
| 392 students
Rank: #1212.
Merriman Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7101 Winedale Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(469) 593-2800
Dallas, TX 75231
(469) 593-2800
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Rank: #1313.
Prestonwood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 La Cosa
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6700
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6700
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #1414.
Pearce High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,432 students
Rank: #1515.
Lake Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Ferndale Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2100
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 725 students
Rank: #1616.
Richardson High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,790 students
Rank: #1717.
Richardson North J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1820 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5400
Grades: 7-8
| 624 students
Rank: #1818.
Parkhill J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16500 Shadybank Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5600
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5600
Grades: 7-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1919.
Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1309 Holly Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 745 students
Rank: #2020.
Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7630 Arapaho Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-3600
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 702 students
Rank: #2121.
Lake Highlands J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10301 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1600
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 831 students
Rank: #2222.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 W Campbell Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #2323.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 E Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #2424.
Lake Highlands High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9449 Church Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1000
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,831 students
Rank: #2525.
Springridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8600
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8600
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #2626.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9921 Kirkhaven Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2600
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 590 students
Rank: #2727.
Richardson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
417 Dartmouth Ln
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Richardson Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N Dorothy Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #3030.
Forest Meadow J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9373 Whitehurst Dr
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1500
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 761 students
Rank: #3131.
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 Towns St
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-3900
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 625 students
Rank: #3232.
Apollo J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Apollo Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7900
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7900
Grades: 7-8
| 646 students
Rank: #3333.
Northrich Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Custer Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #3434.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10059 Ravensway Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2300
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 568 students
Rank: #3535.
Berkner High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,394 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richardson ISD School District?
Richardson ISD School District manages 55 public schools serving 37,633 students.
What is the rank of Richardson ISD School District?
Richardson ISD School District is ranked #456 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson ISD School District?
37% of Richardson ISD School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richardson ISD School District?
Richardson ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Richardson ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,294 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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