Texas City ISD School District
School District · Texas City, Texas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
7,874
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
7,874
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Texas City ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Texas 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.
Heights EL
Texas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hayley EL
La Marque · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Manuel Guajardo JR EL
Texas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#605 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,461
+$2,493 vs Texas median
District size
7,874 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Texas City ISD ranks #605 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Texas City ISD's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Heights EL (8.1/10), Hayley EL (6.8/10), and Manuel Guajardo JR EL (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Texas City ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Texas City ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Texas City ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heights EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hayley EL | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Manuel Guajardo JR EL | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Giles Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Simms EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Fry Int | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Blocker Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Kohfeldt EL | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | La Marque H S | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Texas City H S | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Texas City ISD
Texas City ISD is a Texas City, Texas school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 7,874 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $15,461 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Texas City ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Heights EL, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Texas City ISD students show an average math proficiency of 51.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Texas City ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Texas City ISD with test data.
Schools in Texas City ISD
15 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Texas City
- Total Enrollment
- 7,874
- Teachers (FTE)
- 553
- District spending per student
- $15,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Texas City ISD?
Texas City ISD has 15 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Texas City ISD?
The average composite rating for Texas City ISD is 5.9/10. 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 Texas City ISD?
Texas City ISD's district-level spending was $15,461 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 Texas City ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Texas City ISD is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Texas City ISD?
Heights EL is the highest-rated school in Texas City ISD with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Texas City ISD?
Across schools in Texas City ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Texas City ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Texas City ISD has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 15 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.4%
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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