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Balmorhea 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 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 145 students in Balmorhea Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Balmorhea Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
145 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Balmorhea Independent School District, which is ranked #963 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#968 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
83%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
15%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,848 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $65,166 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,848
$13,387
Spending / Student
$65,166
$14,116
Best Balmorhea Independent School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 S San Angelo
Balmorhea, TX 79718
(432) 375-2224
Balmorhea, TX 79718
(432) 375-2224
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Balmorhea Independent School District?
Balmorhea Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 145 students.
What is the rank of Balmorhea Independent School District?
Balmorhea Independent School District is ranked #963 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 Balmorhea Independent School District?
83% of Balmorhea Independent School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Balmorhea Independent School District?
Balmorhea Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Balmorhea Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $65,166 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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