Abilene ISD School District
School District · Abilene, Texas
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
27
13 elem, 5 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
14,652
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
27
13 elem, 5 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
14,652
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#695 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,604
$1,364 vs Texas median
District size
14,652 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Abilene ISD ranks #695 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Abilene ISD's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science (8.3/10), Purcell EL (7.5/10), and Bonham EL (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Abilene ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Abilene ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Abilene ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Purcell EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Bonham EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Austin EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Taylor EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Ward EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Bassetti EL | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Stafford EL | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodson Center for Excellence | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Ortiz EL | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Abilene ISD
Abilene ISD is a Abilene, Texas school district serving 27 schools.The district educates 14,652 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. District-level spending was $11,604 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Abilene ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Abilene ISD students show an average math proficiency of 56.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Abilene ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Abilene ISD with test data.
Schools in Abilene ISD
27 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools5
High Schools7
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Abilene
- Total Enrollment
- 14,652
- Teachers (FTE)
- 970
- District spending per student
- $11,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Abilene ISD?
Abilene ISD has 27 schools in total — 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Abilene ISD?
The average composite rating for Abilene ISD is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Abilene ISD?
Abilene ISD's district-level spending was $11,604 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Abilene ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Abilene ISD is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Abilene ISD?
Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science is the highest-rated school in Abilene ISD with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Abilene ISD?
Across schools in Abilene ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Abilene ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Abilene ISD has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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