8.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Roma, Texas

10 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 10

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 8.7/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Roma by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Roma ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Roma for 2026 are Emma Vera EL (9.7/10), Florence J Scott EL (9.5/10), and Roel a & Celia R Saenz EL (9.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Delia Gonzalez Garcia EL

Rates 9.4/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Roma schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Veterans Memorial EL

STAAR proficiency rose +27.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Roma schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Roma

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Emma Vera EL	9.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	100th
2	Florence J Scott EL	9.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	100th
3	Roel a & Celia R Saenz EL	9.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	99th
4	Delia Gonzalez Garcia EL	9.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	99th
5	Rt Barrera EL	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	98th
6	Roma Middle	8.8 / 10	Middle	-0.1	95th
7	Veterans Memorial EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	87th
8	Roma H S	7.4 / 10	High	-1.4	70th
9	Ramiro Barrera Middle	6.9 / 10	Middle	-1.6	59th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 8.7/10
Median household income: $30,134
Median home value: $83,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14%
Owner-occupied homes: 64%

How Roma compares

Texas rank

#14 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+2.5

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$30k

41% of Texas median

Schools in this city

9

About Schools in Roma, Texas

Roma, Texas is home to 10 schools, including 10 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 8.7 out of 10, schools in Roma perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Roma is Emma Vera EL with a composite score of 9.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Roma is served by 1 school district: ROMA ISD. These districts collectively serve 5,932 students.

Roma's community shows 14% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $30,134. The poverty rate in the area is 37.1%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Filter by ZIP: 78584 (10)

Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Emma Vera EL 483 students · Pre-K–5th	483	Pre-K–5th	9.7
2	Florence J Scott EL 510 students · Pre-K–5th	510	Pre-K–5th	9.5
3	Roel a & Celia R Saenz EL 515 students · Pre-K–5th	515	Pre-K–5th	9.4
4	Delia Gonzalez Garcia EL 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	9.4
5	Rt Barrera EL 354 students · Pre-K–5th	354	Pre-K–5th	9.2
6	Veterans Memorial EL 487 students · Pre-K–5th	487	Pre-K–5th	8.3

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Roma Middle 790 students · 6th–8th	790	6th–8th	8.8
2	Ramiro Barrera Middle 534 students · 6th–8th	534	6th–8th	6.9

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Roma H S 1,736 students · 9th–12th	1,736	9th–12th	7.4
2	Instructional & Guidance Center 28 students · 6th–12th	28	6th–12th	—

Schools in Roma

Roma, Texas · 10 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$30,134

Median Home Value

$83,800

Median Rent

$647/mo

Population

17,823

College Educated

14%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty Rate

37.1%

Community Profile

Roma has a median household income of $30,134. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $83,800, with a median rent of $647/month. The area has a poverty rate of 37.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 2

Resources

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School District

ROMA ISD

10 schools · 5,932 students

Nearby Cities

Rio Grande City (17 schools)

13 mi

Sullivan City (2 schools)

28 mi

Zapata (3 schools)

38 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Roma, Texas

How many schools are in Roma, Texas?

Roma has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Roma, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Roma is 8.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Roma, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Roma on MySchoolScout is Emma Vera EL with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Roma, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Roma on MySchoolScout is Emma Vera EL with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Roma, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Roma on MySchoolScout is Roma Middle with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best high school in Roma, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Roma on MySchoolScout is Roma H S with a composite score of 7.4/10.

How many school districts serve Roma, Texas?

Roma is served by 1 school district: Roma ISD.

What is the education level in Roma, Texas?

According to Census data, 14% of adults in Roma have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Roma, Texas?

The median household income in Roma is approximately $30,134 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Roma, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Roma is 12.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Roma, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.