River Road ISD School District
School District · Amarillo, Texas
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,191
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,191
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#866 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,999
+$1,031 vs Texas median
District size
1,191 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
River Road ISD ranks #866 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. River Road ISD's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are River Road Middle (4.9/10), Willow Vista Eca (4.8/10), and River Road H S (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among River Road ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in River Road ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Road Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Willow Vista Eca | 4.8 / 10 |
| 3 | River Road H S | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Rolling Hills EL | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About River Road ISD
River Road ISD is a Amarillo, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,191 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. District-level spending was $13,999 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.5/10, River Road ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is River Road Middle, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, River Road ISD students show an average math proficiency of 55.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in River Road ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in River Road ISD with test data.
Schools in River Road ISD
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Amarillo
- Total Enrollment
- 1,191
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- District spending per student
- $13,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in River Road ISD?
River Road ISD has 4 schools in total — 2 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 River Road ISD?
The average composite rating for River Road ISD is 4.5/10. 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 River Road ISD?
River Road ISD's district-level spending was $13,999 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 River Road ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in River Road ISD is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in River Road ISD?
River Road Middle is the highest-rated school in River Road ISD with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in River Road ISD?
Across schools in River Road ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does River Road ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
River Road ISD has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 4 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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.0%
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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