Pine Tree ISD School District
School District · Longview, Texas
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,434
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,434
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Pine Tree ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pine Tree 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.
Birch EL
Longview · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Parkway EL
Longview · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pine Tree J H
Longview · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#198 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,526
$1,442 vs Texas median
District size
4,434 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Pine Tree ISD ranks #198 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Pine Tree ISD's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Birch EL (9.2/10), Parkway EL (8.5/10), and Pine Tree J H (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pine Tree ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pine Tree ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birch EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Parkway EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Pine Tree J H | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Pine Tree H S | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Pine Tree Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pine Tree ISD
Pine Tree ISD is a Longview, Texas school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 4,434 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $11,526 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Pine Tree ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Birch EL, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Pine Tree ISD students show an average math proficiency of 57.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pine Tree ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pine Tree ISD with test data.
Schools in Pine Tree ISD
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Longview
- Total Enrollment
- 4,434
- Teachers (FTE)
- 314
- District spending per student
- $11,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pine Tree ISD?
Pine Tree ISD has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pine Tree ISD?
The average composite rating for Pine Tree ISD is 7.6/10. 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 Pine Tree ISD?
Pine Tree ISD's district-level spending was $11,526 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 Pine Tree ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pine Tree ISD is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pine Tree ISD?
Birch EL is the highest-rated school in Pine Tree ISD with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Pine Tree ISD?
Across schools in Pine Tree ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pine Tree ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Pine Tree ISD has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 6 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.3%
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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