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Yorktown 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 3 public schools serving 541 students in Yorktown Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Yorktown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
541 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yorktown Independent School District, which is ranked #904 of all 1,196 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
#860 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
49%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
48%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,305 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 66% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $47,442 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,305
$13,387
Spending / Student
$47,442
$14,117
Best Yorktown Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yorktown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Yorktown J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Yorktown High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 W 4th St
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yorktown Independent School District?
Yorktown Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 541 students.
What is the rank of Yorktown Independent School District?
Yorktown Independent School District is ranked #904 out of 1,196 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 Yorktown Independent School District?
49% of Yorktown Independent School District students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yorktown Independent School District?
Yorktown Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Yorktown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $47,442 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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