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Trenton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 489 students in Trenton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Trenton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,261 Schools
# Students
489 Students
5,531,725 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
368,628 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Trenton Independent School District, which is ranked #721 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#675 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
32%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
61%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,098 is higher than the state median of $13,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,683 is higher than the state median of $14,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,098
$13,383
Spending / Student
$15,683
$14,112
Best Trenton Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2289 Fm 815
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2242
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ballentine St
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2244
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2244
Gr: PK-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trenton Independent School District?
Trenton Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 489 students.
What is the rank of Trenton Independent School District?
Trenton Independent School District is ranked #721 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton Independent School District?
61% of Trenton Independent School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trenton Independent School District?
Trenton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Trenton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,683 is higher than the state median of $14,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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