Trent Independent School District

12821 E Interstate 20
Trent, TX 79561
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Trent Independent School District ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Trent Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Trent Independent School District's student population of 146 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Trent Independent School District ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trent Independent School District is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5995 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
41%
40-44%
51%
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
68%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
(20-21)
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trent Independent School District's ranking?
Trent Independent School District is ranked #5995 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trent Independent School District?
The graduation rate of Trent Independent School District is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Trent Independent School District?
146 students attend Trent Independent School District.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Trent Independent School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trent Independent School District?
Trent Independent School District has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trent Independent School District offer ?
Trent Independent School District offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Trent Independent School District part of?
Trent Independent School District is part of Trent Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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