Irving ISD School District
School District · Irving, Texas
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
31,485
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
31,485
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Irving ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Irving ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gilbert F M EL
Irving · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jack E Singley Academy
Irving · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Travis Middle
Irving · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#835 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,187
$781 vs Texas median
District size
31,485 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Irving ISD ranks #835 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Irving ISD's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 33 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gilbert F M EL (7.5/10), Jack E Singley Academy (7.2/10), and Travis Middle (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 92% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 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 Irving ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Irving ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Irving ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (33 of 37). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert F M EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Jack E Singley Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Travis Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Elliott EL | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Lorenzo De Zavala Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Brandenburg EL | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Farine EL | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Lady Bird Johnson Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Brown EL | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Lamar Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 37 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Irving ISD
Irving ISD is a Irving, Texas school district serving 37 schools.The district educates 31,485 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $12,187 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Irving ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gilbert F M EL, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Irving ISD students show an average math proficiency of 53.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.4%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Irving ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Irving ISD with test data.
Schools in Irving ISD
37 schoolsElementary Schools20
Middle Schools8
High Schools6
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Irving
- Total Enrollment
- 31,485
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,061
- District spending per student
- $12,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Irving ISD?
Irving ISD has 37 schools in total — 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Irving ISD?
The average composite rating for Irving ISD is 4.7/10. 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 Irving ISD?
Irving ISD's district-level spending was $12,187 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 Irving ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Irving ISD is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Irving ISD?
Gilbert F M EL is the highest-rated school in Irving ISD with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Irving ISD?
Across schools in Irving ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Irving ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Irving ISD has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 37 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.4%
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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