La Porte ISD School District
School District · La Porte, Texas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,795
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,795
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating La Porte ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge La Porte 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.
College Park EL
La Porte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leo a Rizzuto EL
La Porte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
La Porte EL
La Porte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#439 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,795
$173 vs Texas median
District size
7,115 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
La Porte ISD ranks #439 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. La Porte ISD's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are College Park EL (8.3/10), Leo a Rizzuto EL (8.2/10), and La Porte EL (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 55% 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 La Porte ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among La Porte ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in La Porte ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Leo a Rizzuto EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | La Porte EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Lomax EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Jennie Reid EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Heritage EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Lomax J H | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | La Porte H S | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | La Porte J H | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About La Porte ISD
La Porte ISD is a La Porte, Texas school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 7,115 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $12,795 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, La Porte ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is College Park EL, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, La Porte ISD students show an average math proficiency of 67.0% and ELA proficiency of 68.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in La Porte ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in La Porte ISD with test data.
Schools in La Porte ISD
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- La Porte
- Total Enrollment
- 7,115
- Teachers (FTE)
- 465
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Porte ISD?
La Porte ISD has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for La Porte ISD?
The average composite rating for La Porte ISD is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in La Porte ISD?
La Porte ISD spends $12,795 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Porte ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in La Porte ISD is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in La Porte ISD?
College Park EL is the highest-rated school in La Porte ISD with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in La Porte ISD?
Across schools in La Porte ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does La Porte ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
La Porte ISD has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 12 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.8%
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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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