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River Road Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 821 students in River Road Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in River Road Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
6,842 Schools
# Students
1,221 Students
3,732,647 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
250,039 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Road Independent School District, which is ranked #715 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#716 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
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)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,088 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,540 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,088
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,540
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best River Road Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Willow Vista Eca
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Pavillard
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8820
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8820
Gr: PK-1 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Cherry Ave
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8621
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8621
Gr: 2-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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