Terrell ISD School District
School District · Terrell, Texas
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,694
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,694
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Terrell ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Terrell ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Global Leadership Academy
Terrell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dr Bruce Wood EL
Terrell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
J W Long EL
Terrell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#683 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,694
$274 vs Texas median
District size
5,255 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Terrell ISD ranks #683 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Terrell ISD's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Global Leadership Academy (9.4/10), Dr Bruce Wood EL (7.0/10), and J W Long EL (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Terrell ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Terrell ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global Leadership Academy | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Dr Bruce Wood EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | J W Long EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Gilbert Willie SR EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Herman Furlough JR Middle | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Terrell H S | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix Sch | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Terrell ISD
Terrell ISD is a Terrell, Texas school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,255 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $12,694 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Terrell ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Global Leadership Academy, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Terrell ISD students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 43.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Terrell ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Terrell ISD with test data.
Schools in Terrell ISD
9 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Terrell
- Total Enrollment
- 5,255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 311
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Terrell ISD?
Terrell ISD has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Terrell ISD?
The average composite rating for Terrell ISD is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Terrell ISD?
Terrell ISD spends $12,694 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Terrell ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Terrell ISD is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Terrell ISD?
Global Leadership Academy is the highest-rated school in Terrell ISD with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Terrell ISD?
Across schools in Terrell ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Terrell ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Terrell ISD has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 9 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.9%
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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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