For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,926 students in La Feria Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in La Feria Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
La Feria Independent School District, which is ranked #745 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,842 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
53%
# Black Students
4 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
65 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
2%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
221
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
156
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
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 $14,270 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,139 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,926 students.
What is the rank of La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District is ranked #745 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Feria Independent School District?
97% of La Feria Independent School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Feria Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,139 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,926 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
