Los Fresnos CISD School District
School District · Los Fresnos, Texas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
10,546
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
10,546
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#392 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,356
$612 vs Texas median
District size
10,546 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Los Fresnos CISD ranks #392 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Los Fresnos CISD's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Olmito EL (8.7/10), Villareal EL (7.9/10), and Los Fresnos EL (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.9/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Los Fresnos CISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Los Fresnos CISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Los Fresnos CISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olmito EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Villareal EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Los Fresnos EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Dora Romero EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Rancho Verde EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Los Cuates Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Laureles EL | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Resaca Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Palmer-Laakso EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Lopez-Riggins EL | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Los Fresnos CISD
Los Fresnos CISD is a Los Fresnos, Texas school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 10,546 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $12,356 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Los Fresnos CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Olmito EL, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Los Fresnos CISD students show an average math proficiency of 68.3% and ELA proficiency of 69.1%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Los Fresnos CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Los Fresnos CISD with test data.
Schools in Los Fresnos CISD
14 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Los Fresnos
- Total Enrollment
- 10,546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 666
- District spending per student
- $12,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Los Fresnos CISD?
Los Fresnos CISD has 14 schools in total — 9 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 Los Fresnos CISD?
The average composite rating for Los Fresnos CISD is 6.6/10. 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 Los Fresnos CISD?
Los Fresnos CISD's district-level spending was $12,356 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 Los Fresnos CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Los Fresnos CISD is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Los Fresnos CISD?
Olmito EL is the highest-rated school in Los Fresnos CISD with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Los Fresnos CISD?
Across schools in Los Fresnos CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Los Fresnos CISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Los Fresnos CISD has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 14 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
- 68.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.1%
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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