Ricardo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 657 students in Ricardo 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 Ricardo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Ricardo Independent School District, which is ranked #251 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
573 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
53%
# Black Students
8 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
66 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
10%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
57
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
367,397
# 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 $14,403 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,785 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Ricardo Independent School District?
Ricardo Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 657 students.
What is the rank of Ricardo Independent School District?
Ricardo Independent School District is ranked #251 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ricardo Independent School District?
87% of Ricardo Independent School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ricardo Independent School District?
Ricardo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ricardo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,785 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 657 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall District Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
