Roma Independent School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 10 public schools in Roma Independent School District, serving 6,381 students. Roma Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
- Public schools in Roma Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
- The top ranked public schools in Roma Independent School District are Florence J Scott Elementary School, Emma Vera Elementary School and Rt Barrera Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Texas public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Roma Independent School District |
| School District Website | http://romaisd.com |
| School District Phone Number | (956) 849-1377 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 8,947 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,381 Students | 5,398,246 Students |
| # of Teachers | 452 Teachers | 355,401 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Roma Independent School District, which is ranked within the8/, top 30% of all 1,200 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TX) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 45% |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 20,590 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 235,500 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 6,365 Students | 2,826,531 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 100% | 52% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 680,292 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 13% |
| # of White Students | 14 Students | 1,504,856 Students |
| % White Students | n/a | 28% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 8,027 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 122,450 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 378 | 254,767 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 447 | 371,437 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 481 | 388,455 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 507 | 394,227 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 464 | 409,796 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 432 | 413,679 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 475 | 414,261 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 482 | 402,503 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 482 | 402,496 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 433 | 398,647 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 574 | 433,436 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 402 | 397,442 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 421 | 371,952 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 403 | 345,148 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,940 is higher than the state average of 10361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,990 is less than the state average of $10,700. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| Total Revenue | $71 MM | 9107000 |
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| Spending | $65 MM | 9405000 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,940 | 10361 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,990 | 10700 |
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Roma Independent School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Florence J Scott Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 82%
Rank:10/, Top 5%800 Pfc Angel J Moreno St10
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Grades: PK-5 | 589 students
- Emma Vera Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:10/, Top 5%2015 N Us Hwy 8310
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Grades: PK-5 | 421 students
- Rt Barrera Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 70%
Rank:10/, Top 5%126 N Fm 64910
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2475
Grades: PK-5 | 474 students
- Ynes B Escobar Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:9/, Top 20%3210 Old Escobares Hwy 8310
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4800
Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
- Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 53%
Rank:9/, Top 20%310 S Gate Rd10
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Grades: PK-5 | 580 students
- Veterans Memorial Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 49%
Rank:7/, Top 50%4772 E Hwy 8310
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Grades: PK-5 | 688 students
- Roma Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 38%
Rank:6/, Top 50%2047 N Us Hwy 8310
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1434
Grades: 6-8 | 771 students
- Ramiro Barrera Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 33%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%258 N Fm 64910
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2670
Grades: 6-8 | 622 students
- Roma High School Math: 42% | Reading: 31%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%2021 N Us Hwy 8310
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1333
Grades: 8-12 | 1,781 student
- Instructional & Guidance Center Alternative School608 N Garcia St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-2803
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students
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