Amarillo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 30,342 students in Amarillo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Amarillo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked #494 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
143 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,489 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,226 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
53%
# Black Students
3,139 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
10,346 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
34%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
961 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,799
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,145
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,177
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,252
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,294
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,248
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,176
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,227
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,241
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,296
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,524
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,216
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,887
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,860
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,573 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Amarillo Independent School District?
Amarillo Independent School District manages 55 public schools serving 30,342 students.
What is the rank of Amarillo Independent School District?
Amarillo Independent School District is ranked #494 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amarillo Independent School District?
47% of Amarillo Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amarillo Independent School District?
Amarillo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Amarillo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,573 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 55 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 30,342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
