Plains ISD School District
School District · Plains, Texas
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Evaluating Plains ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plains 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.
Plains H S
Plains · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plains EL
Plains · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plains Middle
Plains · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#743 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,677
+$4,709 vs Texas median
District size
421 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
Plains ISD ranks #743 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Plains ISD's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Plains H S (6.1/10), Plains EL (5.0/10), and Plains Middle (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Plains ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Plains ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plains H S | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Plains EL | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Plains Middle | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $17,677 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Plains ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Plains H S, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Plains ISD students show an average math proficiency of 59.2% and ELA proficiency of 61.5%.
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
- District spending per student
- $17,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.2/10. 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 Plains ISD?
Plains ISD's district-level spending was $17,677 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 Plains ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plains ISD is 8.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plains ISD?
Plains H S is the highest-rated school in Plains ISD with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Plains ISD?
Across schools in Plains ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.5%. 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 5.2/10 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 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.5%
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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