Tornillo Independent School District

19200 Cobb Ave
Tornillo, TX 79853-0170
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tornillo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 726 students in Tornillo 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 Tornillo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
726 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tornillo Independent School District, which is ranked #1080 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 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1081 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

26%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

33%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

18%
46%
92%
90.3%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
12.6%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.64

Showing 2008–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
100%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
13%

Showing 1994–2006. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% White
n/a
24%

Showing 1998–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,230 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,934 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$19 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$25,230
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,934
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Tornillo Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tornillo Intermediate School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Oil Mill
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3051
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Tornillo J High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Oil Mill Rd
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Tornillo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
430 D Oil Mill
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tornillo Independent School District?
Tornillo Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 726 students.
What is the rank of Tornillo Independent School District?
Tornillo Independent School District is ranked #1080 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tornillo Independent School District?
100% of Tornillo Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tornillo Independent School District?
Tornillo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tornillo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,934 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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