Devers Independent School District

201 S Chism St
Devers, TX 77538-0488
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 191 students in Devers Independent School District.
Public Schools in Devers Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
191 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Devers Independent School District, which is ranked #2 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#2 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 1%)
86%
44%
85-89%
51%
70-79%
46%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
54%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
70%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,476 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,068 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,476
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,068
$14,079

Best Devers Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Devers Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Devers Junior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Devers Independent School District?
Devers Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 191 students.
What is the rank of Devers Independent School District?
Devers Independent School District is ranked #2 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Devers Independent School District?
70% of Devers Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Devers Independent School District?
Devers Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Devers Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,068 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 1% in TX
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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