Connally ISD School District
School District · Waco, Texas
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,289
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,289
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#721 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,913
$55 vs Texas median
District size
2,289 students
Larger than Texas median
The short answer
Connally ISD ranks #721 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Connally ISD's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Connally Pri (7.0/10), Connally J H (5.9/10), and Connally High School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Connally ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connally Pri | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Connally J H | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Connally High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Connally EL | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Connally ISD
Connally ISD is a Waco, Texas school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,289 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $12,913 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Connally ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Connally Pri, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Connally ISD students show an average math proficiency of 41.7% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Connally ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Connally ISD with test data.
Schools in Connally ISD
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Waco
- Total Enrollment
- 2,289
- Teachers (FTE)
- 174
- District spending per student
- $12,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Connally ISD?
Connally ISD has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Connally ISD?
The average composite rating for Connally ISD is 5.6/10. 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 Connally ISD?
Connally ISD's district-level spending was $12,913 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 Connally ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Connally ISD is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Connally ISD?
Connally Pri is the highest-rated school in Connally ISD with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Connally ISD?
Across schools in Connally ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Connally ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Connally ISD has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 6 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
How we rate schools
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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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