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Runge 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 162 students in Runge 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 Runge Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
162 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Runge Independent School District, which is ranked #1157 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
#1165 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
13%
Showing 1999–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% White
7%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,821 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 88% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,877 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 126% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$7 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$41,821
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$41,877
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Runge Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Runge High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Runge Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Runge Independent School District?
Runge Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 162 students.
What is the rank of Runge Independent School District?
Runge Independent School District is ranked #1157 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 Runge Independent School District?
93% of Runge Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Runge Independent School District?
Runge Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Runge Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,877 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 126% over four school years.
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