Top Rankings
Victoria Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 13,209 students in Victoria Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Victoria Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% 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
26 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
13,209 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
902 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Victoria Independent School District, which is ranked #952 of all 1,196 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 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#956 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
68%
53%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
23%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,984 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,862 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$158 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,984
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,862
$14,116
Best Victoria Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vickers Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
708 Glascow St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9579
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9579
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Ella Schorlemmer Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2564 Mallette Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2860
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12063 Fm 236
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9514
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9514
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Harold Cade Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 W Tropical Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2840
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Martin De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Santa Barbara St
Victoria, TX 77904
(361) 788-9553
Victoria, TX 77904
(361) 788-9553
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Aloe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62 Chaparral
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9509
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9509
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
C O Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5105 Guy Grant Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9587
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9587
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Howell Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2502 Fannin Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-1561
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-1561
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 N Bluebonnet St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9593
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9593
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
97 Foster Field Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-0399
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-0399
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Crain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2706 N Azalea
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 573-7453
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 573-7453
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Callis St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9517
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9517
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
O'connor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3402 Bobolink St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9572
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9572
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Rodolfo Torres Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4208 Lone Tree Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2850
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2706 Leary Ln
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9549
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9549
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Victoria West High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 W Tropical Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2830
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Patti Welder Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1604 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-4553
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-4553
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Hopkins Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9527
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9527
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Victoria East High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4103 E Mockingbird Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2820
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Stem Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Sam Houston Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-2711
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
Visd Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9650
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9650
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
1208 S Navarro St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 576-3131
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 576-3131
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Daep
Alternative School
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Gr: 2-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
2901 Erwin
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9605
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9605
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1309 E Red River St
Victoria, TX 77901
(855) 742-5010
Victoria, TX 77901
(855) 742-5010
Gr: PK | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Victoria Independent School District?
Victoria Independent School District manages 26 public schools serving 13,209 students.
What is the rank of Victoria Independent School District?
Victoria Independent School District is ranked #952 out of 1,196 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 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Victoria Independent School District?
68% of Victoria Independent School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Victoria Independent School District?
Victoria Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Victoria Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,862 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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