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Pettus Independent School District

500 N May
Pettus, TX 78146-1149
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 394 students in Pettus Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51爆料s in Pettus Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
394 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pettus Independent School District, which is ranked #721 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#706 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
41%
44%
45%
51%
30-34%
46%
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
61%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
36%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,970 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,718 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,970
$13,387
Spending / Student
$20,718
$14,116

Best Pettus Independent School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pettus Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N May
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Pettus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Bee St
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pettus Independent School District?
Pettus Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 394 students.
What is the rank of Pettus Independent School District?
Pettus Independent School District is ranked #721 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pettus Independent School District?
61% of Pettus Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pettus Independent School District?
Pettus Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pettus Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,718 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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