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May Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 243 students in May Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in May Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
243 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
May Independent School District, which is ranked #637 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
18%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
76%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,704 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,922 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,704
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,922
$14,079
Best May Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
May Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Cr 411 E
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-3711
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-3711
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
May High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Cr 411 E
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-2131
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to May Independent School District?
May Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 243 students.
What is the rank of May Independent School District?
May Independent School District is ranked #637 out of 1,194 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in May Independent School District?
76% of May Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of May Independent School District?
May Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is May Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,922 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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