Victoria Independent School District

102 Profit Dr
Victoria, TX 77901-7346
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
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 41%), 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 #912 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 94% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#938 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
41%
42%
51%
34%
46%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (TX)
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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vickers Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
708 Glascow St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9579
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Ella Schorlemmer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2564 Mallette Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12063 Fm 236
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9514
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Harold Cade Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
611 W Tropical Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Martin De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1002 Santa Barbara St
Victoria, TX 77904
(361) 788-9553
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Aloe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
62 Chaparral
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9509
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Howell Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2502 Fannin Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-1561
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
C O Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5105 Guy Grant Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 N Bluebonnet St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9593
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1010.
O'connor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3402 Bobolink St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9572
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1111.
Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3307 Callis St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9517
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1212.
Crain Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2706 N Azalea
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 573-7453
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1313.
Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
97 Foster Field Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-0399
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rodolfo Torres Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4208 Lone Tree Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2706 Leary Ln
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9549
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1616.
Victoria West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
307 W Tropical Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #1717.
Victoria East High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4103 E Mockingbird Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-2820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,847 students
Rank: #1818.
Patti Welder Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1604 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 575-4553
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1919.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Hopkins Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9527
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2020.
Stem Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Sam Houston Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 578-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2121.
Visd Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9650
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
1208 S Navarro St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 576-3131
Grades: PK
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Daep
Alternative School
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Grades: 2-5
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
3002 E N St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9658
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smith Stem Academy
2901 Erwin
Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 788-9605
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
1309 E Red River St
Victoria, TX 77901
(855) 742-5010
Grades: PK
| 182 students

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 #912 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: 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 26 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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