Rising Star ISD School District
School District · Rising Star, Texas
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Evaluating Rising Star ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rising Star 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.
Rising Star H S
Rising Star · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rising Star EL
Rising Star · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#826 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,863
+$3,895 vs Texas median
District size
194 students
Smaller than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +2.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rising Star ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rising Star 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 | Rising Star H S | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Rising Star EL | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rising Star ISD
Rising Star ISD is a Rising Star, Texas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 194 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. The district invests $16,863 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Rising Star ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rising Star H S, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Rising Star ISD students show an average math proficiency of 59.0% and ELA proficiency of 68.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rising Star ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rising Star ISD with test data.
Schools in Rising Star ISD
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Rising Star
- Total Enrollment
- 194
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rising Star ISD?
Rising Star 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 Rising Star ISD?
The average composite rating for Rising Star ISD is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rising Star ISD?
Rising Star ISD spends $16,863 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rising Star ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rising Star ISD is 9.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rising Star ISD?
Rising Star H S is the highest-rated school in Rising Star ISD with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Rising Star ISD?
Across schools in Rising Star ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.5%. 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.5%
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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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