Los Fresnos CISD School District
School District · Los Fresnos, Texas
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Los Fresnos CISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Los Fresnos CISD 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.
Rancho Verde EL
Los Fresnos · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Olmito EL
Los Fresnos · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Palmer-laakso EL
Los Fresnos · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#456 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
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 #456 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Los Fresnos CISD's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rancho Verde EL (8.1/10), Olmito EL (8.1/10), and Palmer-laakso EL (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 | Rancho Verde EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Olmito EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Palmer-laakso EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Lopez-riggins EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Los Cuates Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Dora Romero EL | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Liberty Memorial Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Los Fresnos EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Laureles EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Villareal 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. The district invests $12,356 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Los Fresnos CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Olmito EL, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Los Fresnos CISD students show an average math proficiency of 69.6% and ELA proficiency of 69.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Los Fresnos
- Total Enrollment
- 10,546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 666
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Los Fresnos CISD?
Los Fresnos CISD spends $12,356 per student per year.
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 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Los Fresnos CISD?
Across schools in Los Fresnos CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.8%. 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 6.5/10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.8%
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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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