51爆料

Temple Independent School District

401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76501
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Temple 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 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,784 students in Temple Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51爆料s in Temple Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
17 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
8,784 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
623 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Temple Independent School District, which is ranked #881 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 90% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#880 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
44%
39%
51%
37%
46%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
48%
53%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
21%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,869 in this school district is less 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 $13,575 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
$113 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,869
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,575
$14,116

Best Temple Independent School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy-powell Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3707 W Nugent Ave
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Bonham Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 Midway Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Raye-allen Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5015 S 5th St
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 W Ave P
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2616 N 3rd St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Hector P Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Lavendusky Dr
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2825 Cottonwood Ln
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Travis Science Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 S 25th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Arapaho Dr
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Cater Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 Lark Trl
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 N Third St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Temple High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 31st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S 27th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6944
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
1717 E Ave J
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6700
Gr: PK | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
1910 E Blackland Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-8473

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Temple Independent School District?
Temple Independent School District manages 17 public schools serving 8,784 students.
What is the rank of Temple Independent School District?
Temple Independent School District is ranked #881 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Temple Independent School District?
48% of Temple Independent School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Temple Independent School District?
Temple Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Temple Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,575 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: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,784 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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