Royse City ISD School District
School District · Royse City, Texas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,652
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,652
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Royse City ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Royse City 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.
Harry Herndon EL
Royse City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ruth Cherry EL
Royse City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Miss May Vernon EL
Royse City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#385 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,652
$2,316 vs Texas median
District size
9,371 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Royse City ISD ranks #385 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Royse City ISD's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harry Herndon EL (8.0/10), Ruth Cherry EL (7.5/10), and Miss May Vernon EL (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Royse City ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Royse City ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Royse City ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Herndon EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Ruth Cherry EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Miss May Vernon EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Bobby Summers Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Davis EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Anita Scott EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | W R (bill) Fort EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Royse City H S | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Ouida Baley Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Royse City ISD
Royse City ISD is a Royse City, Texas school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 9,371 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $10,652 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Royse City ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harry Herndon EL, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Royse City ISD students show an average math proficiency of 65.9% and ELA proficiency of 65.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Royse City ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Royse City ISD with test data.
Schools in Royse City ISD
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Royse City
- Total Enrollment
- 9,371
- Teachers (FTE)
- 616
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Royse City ISD?
Royse City ISD has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Royse City ISD?
The average composite rating for Royse City 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 per-pupil spending in Royse City ISD?
Royse City ISD spends $10,652 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Royse City ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Royse City ISD is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Royse City ISD?
Harry Herndon EL is the highest-rated school in Royse City ISD with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Royse City ISD?
Across schools in Royse City ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Royse City ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Royse City ISD has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 11 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.0%
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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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