Royse City Independent School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 8 public schools in Royse City Independent School District, serving 5,739 students. Royse City Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
- Public schools in Royse City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 Royse City Independent School District are Harry H Herndon, W R (bill) Fort Elementary School and Royse City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Royse City Independent School District |
| School District Website | http://www.rcisd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (972) 636-2413 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 8,947 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,739 Students | 5,398,246 Students |
| # of Teachers | 373 Teachers | 355,401 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Royse City Independent School District, which is ranked #257 of all 1,200 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TX) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #220 out of 1200 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 45% |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 27 Students | 20,590 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 59 Students | 235,500 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,843 Students | 2,826,531 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 32% | 52% |
| # of Black Students | 377 Students | 680,292 Students |
| % Black Students | 7% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 3,255 Students | 1,504,856 Students |
| % White Students | 57% | 28% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 8,027 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 175 Students | 122,450 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 135 | 254,767 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 403 | 371,437 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 438 | 388,455 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 409 | 394,227 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 439 | 409,796 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 468 | 413,679 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 474 | 414,261 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 454 | 402,503 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 443 | 402,496 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 421 | 398,647 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 526 | 433,436 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 421 | 397,442 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 375 | 371,952 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 333 | 345,148 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,511 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,556. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,498 is less than the state median of $12,335. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (TX) |
| Total Revenue | $60 MM | $11 MM |
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| Spending | $55 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,511 | $12,556 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,498 | $12,335 |
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Royse City Independent School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Harry H Herndon Math: 64% | Reading: 51%
Rank:8/, Top 30%300 N Blackland Rd10
Royse City, TX 75189
(469) 721-8101
Grades: 5-6 | 463 students
- W R (bill) Fort Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 49%
Rank:8/, Top 30%2801 Fm 3510
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3304
Grades: PK-4 | 554 students
- Royse City Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 55%
Rank:8/, Top 30%1310 E Hwy 6610
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9544
Grades: 7-8 | 864 students
- Miss May Vernon Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 47%
Rank:8/, Top 30%100 Miss May Dr10
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-5006
Grades: PK-4 | 633 students
- Ruth Cherry Intermediate School Math: 56% | Reading: 46%
Rank:7/, Top 50%1400 Bulldog Blvd10
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3301
Grades: 5-6 | 465 students
- Davis Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 40%
Rank:7/, Top 50%1500 Fm 1777 Bulldog Blvd10
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9549
Grades: PK-4 | 553 students
- Royse City High School Math: 39% | Reading: 53%
Rank:6/, Top 50%700 Fm 264210
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9991
Grades: 9-12 | 1,655 student
- Anita Scott Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 38%
Rank:6/, Top 50%1401 Erby Campbell Blvd10
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3300
Grades: PK-4 | 552 students
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