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Industrial Independent School District

167 5th St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991-0369
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Industrial Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,170 students in Industrial Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Industrial Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,170 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Industrial Independent School District, which is ranked #45 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#43 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
69%
44%
75%
51%
78%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
30%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
67%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,204 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 $13,650 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,204
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,650
$14,116

Best Industrial Independent School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Industrial El West
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
599 F M 444 S
Inez, TX 77968
(361) 284-3226
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Industrial El East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Industrial J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Industrial High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
187 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Industrial Independent School District?
Industrial Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,170 students.
What is the rank of Industrial Independent School District?
Industrial Independent School District is ranked #45 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Industrial Independent School District?
67% of Industrial Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Industrial Independent School District?
Industrial Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Industrial Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,650 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 Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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