Top Rankings
De Leon Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 654 students in De Leon Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in De Leon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (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
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
654 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
De Leon Independent School District, which is ranked #164 of all 1,194 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
37%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
61%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,838 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,772 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,838
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,772
$14,079
Best De Leon Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
133 E Pecan
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8220
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Perkins Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Johnson St
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8230
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8230
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
De Leon High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Manchaca
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8240
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8240
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to De Leon Independent School District?
De Leon Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 654 students.
What is the rank of De Leon Independent School District?
De Leon Independent School District is ranked #164 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in De Leon Independent School District?
61% of De Leon Independent School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Leon Independent School District?
De Leon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is De Leon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,772 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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