Riesel ISD School District
School District · Riesel, Texas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
652
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
652
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#300 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,386
$1,582 vs Texas median
District size
652 students
Smaller than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +12.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Riesel ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Riesel ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foster EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Riesel School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Riesel ISD
Riesel ISD is a Riesel, Texas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 652 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $11,386 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Riesel ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Foster EL, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Riesel ISD students show an average math proficiency of 62.2% and ELA proficiency of 67.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Riesel ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Riesel ISD with test data.
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Riesel
- Total Enrollment
- 652
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- District spending per student
- $11,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Riesel ISD?
Riesel ISD has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Riesel ISD?
The average composite rating for Riesel ISD is 6.8/10. 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 Riesel ISD?
Riesel ISD's district-level spending was $11,386 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 Riesel ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Riesel ISD is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Riesel ISD?
Foster EL is the highest-rated school in Riesel ISD with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Riesel ISD?
Across schools in Riesel ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.9%
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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