Idalou ISD School District
School District · Idalou, Texas
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Idalou ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Idalou ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Idalou H S
Idalou · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Idalou Middle
Idalou · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Idalou EL
Idalou · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#62 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,105
$863 vs Texas median
District size
976 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
Idalou ISD ranks #62 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Idalou ISD's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Idalou H S (8.6/10), Idalou Middle (8.5/10), and Idalou EL (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Idalou ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idalou H S | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Idalou Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Idalou EL | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Idalou ISD
Idalou ISD is a Idalou, Texas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 976 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $12,105 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Idalou ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Idalou H S, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Idalou ISD students show an average math proficiency of 78.7% and ELA proficiency of 75.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Idalou ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Idalou ISD with test data.
Schools in Idalou ISD
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Idalou
- Total Enrollment
- 976
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Idalou ISD?
Idalou ISD has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Idalou ISD?
The average composite rating for Idalou ISD is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Idalou ISD?
Idalou ISD spends $12,105 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Idalou ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Idalou ISD is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Idalou ISD?
Idalou H S is the highest-rated school in Idalou ISD with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Idalou ISD?
Across schools in Idalou ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Idalou ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Idalou ISD has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 3 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.3%
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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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