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Rising Star Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 181 students in Rising Star Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rising Star Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
2 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
181 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rising Star Independent School District, which is ranked #1110 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1089 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
76%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,320 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,878 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$3 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,320
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,878
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Rising Star Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rising Star High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 N Main St
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Rising Star Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 W Newton
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-2431
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-2431
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rising Star Independent School District?
Rising Star Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 181 students.
What is the rank of Rising Star Independent School District?
Rising Star Independent School District is ranked #1110 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Star Independent School District?
76% of Rising Star Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rising Star Independent School District?
Rising Star Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rising Star Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,878 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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