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Terrell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,283 students in Terrell Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Terrell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
9 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
5,283 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Terrell Independent School District, which is ranked #1052 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 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1064 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 28-year historical data
% Hispanic
57%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
19%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
19%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,805 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$73 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,029
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,805
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Terrell Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Rockwall Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Gr: 6-8 | 1,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Terrell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
J W Long Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Creekside Dr
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Gr: K-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Gr: 10-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
921 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Gr: PK | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Terrell Independent School District?
Terrell Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,283 students.
What is the rank of Terrell Independent School District?
Terrell Independent School District is ranked #1052 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell Independent School District?
57% of Terrell Independent School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Terrell Independent School District?
Terrell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Terrell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,805 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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