Top Rankings
Idalou Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 976 students in Idalou Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Idalou Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
976 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Idalou Independent School District, which is ranked #127 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
58%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,402 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 $11,510 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,402
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,510
$14,116
Best Idalou Independent School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idalou High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Walnut
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Idalou Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Walnut
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Idalou Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
403 7th St
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Gr: 5-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Idalou Independent School District?
Idalou Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 976 students.
What is the rank of Idalou Independent School District?
Idalou Independent School District is ranked #127 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Idalou Independent School District?
58% of Idalou Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 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 Idalou Independent School District?
Idalou Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Idalou Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,510 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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