Top Rankings
San Perlita Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 187 students in San Perlita Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in San Perlita Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
187 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Perlita Independent School District, which is ranked #330 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
#298 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
92%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
7%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,283 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,460 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,283
$13,352
Spending / Student
$29,460
$14,079
Best San Perlita Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Perlita Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
E Hwy 186 1mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
San Perlita Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
San Perlita High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Perlita Independent School District?
San Perlita Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 187 students.
What is the rank of San Perlita Independent School District?
San Perlita Independent School District is ranked #330 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Perlita Independent School District?
92% of San Perlita Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Perlita Independent School District?
San Perlita Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is San Perlita Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,460 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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