Top Rankings
Roma Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,925 students in Roma Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Roma Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top-ranked public preschools in Roma Independent School District are Emma Vera Elementary School, Florence J Scott Elementary School and Roel A & Celia R Saenz 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 preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,197 Schools
# Students
6,019 Students
2,167,028 Students
# Teachers
469 Teachers
146,842 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roma Independent School District, which is ranked #336 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 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
100%
55%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,492 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,602 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$100 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,492
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,602
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Roma Independent School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emma Vera Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2015 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Florence J Scott Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Pfc Angel J Moreno St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 S Gate Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Rt Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 N Fm 649
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2475
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 486-2475
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4186 W Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8450
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4772 E Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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