Richardson 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 37,260 students in Richardson 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 Richardson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Richardson Independent School District, which is ranked #501 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
114 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,686 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,001 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
53%
# Black Students
8,110 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
11,176 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
30%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,141 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:
1,819
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,806
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,796
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,827
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,819
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,795
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,717
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,689
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,691
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,798
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,996
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,771
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,435
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,301
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 $13,818 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,427 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Richardson Independent School District?
Richardson Independent School District manages 55 public schools serving 37,260 students.
What is the rank of Richardson Independent School District?
Richardson Independent School District is ranked #501 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 Richardson Independent School District?
38% of Richardson Independent School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richardson Independent School District?
Richardson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Richardson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,427 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 55 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 37,260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
