Tulia Independent School District

702 Nw 8th St
Tulia, TX 79088-1199
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 884 students in Tulia 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 Tulia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
884 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tulia Independent School District, which is ranked #1145 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1145 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
41%
25%
51%
25%
46%
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
70%
53%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
21%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,415 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,706 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,415
$13,387
Spending / Student
$18,706
$14,116

Best Tulia Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tulia J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
421 N E 3rd St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Tulia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Hornet Pl
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-2759
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Tulia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N W 9th St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tulia Independent School District?
Tulia Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 884 students.
What is the rank of Tulia Independent School District?
Tulia Independent School District is ranked #1145 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tulia Independent School District?
70% of Tulia Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tulia Independent School District?
Tulia Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tulia Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,706 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 884 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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