Plains ISD School District
School District · Plains, Texas
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,677
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,677
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#209 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,677
+$4,709 vs Texas median
District size
421 students
Smaller than Texas median
About Plains ISD
Plains ISD is a Plains, Texas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 421 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. The district invests $17,677 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Plains ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Plains EL, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Plains ISD students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 36.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Plains ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plains ISD with test data.
Schools in Plains ISD
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Plains
- Total Enrollment
- 421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plains ISD?
Plains ISD has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plains ISD?
The average composite rating for Plains 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 per-pupil spending in Plains ISD?
Plains ISD spends $17,677 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plains ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plains ISD is 8.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plains ISD?
Plains EL is the highest-rated school in Plains ISD with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Plains ISD?
Across schools in Plains ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plains ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Plains ISD has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Plains ISD with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
- Dallas ISD (240)
- Fort Worth ISD (138)
- Northside ISD (126)
- Idea Public Schools (123)
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- Aldine ISD (80)
- Garland ISD (78)
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- Frisco ISD (77)
- Plano ISD (77)
- Arlington ISD (75)
- EL Paso ISD (75)
- North East ISD (75)
- Pasadena ISD (67)
- Conroe ISD (66)
- Lewisville ISD (62)
- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
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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