Victoria ISD School District
School District · Victoria, Texas
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
25
15 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
13,027
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
25
15 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
13,027
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Victoria ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Victoria 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.
Ella Schorlemmer EL
Victoria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vickers EL
Victoria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mission Valley EL
Victoria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#834 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,524
$1,444 vs Texas median
District size
13,027 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Victoria ISD ranks #834 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Victoria ISD's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ella Schorlemmer EL (7.6/10), Vickers EL (7.4/10), and Mission Valley EL (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Victoria ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Victoria ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Victoria ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ella Schorlemmer EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Vickers EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mission Valley EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Stem Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Harold Cade Middle | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Martin De Leon EL | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Victoria West H S | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Victoria East H S | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Aloe EL | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Victoria ISD
Victoria ISD is a Victoria, Texas school district serving 25 schools.The district educates 13,027 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $11,524 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Victoria ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ella Schorlemmer EL, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Victoria ISD students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.5%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Victoria ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Victoria ISD with test data.
Schools in Victoria ISD
25 schoolsElementary Schools15
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Victoria
- Total Enrollment
- 13,027
- Teachers (FTE)
- 899
- District spending per student
- $11,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Victoria ISD?
Victoria ISD has 25 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Victoria ISD?
The average composite rating for Victoria ISD is 4.7/10. 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 Victoria ISD?
Victoria ISD's district-level spending was $11,524 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 Victoria ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Victoria ISD is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Victoria ISD?
Ella Schorlemmer EL is the highest-rated school in Victoria ISD with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Victoria ISD?
Across schools in Victoria ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Victoria ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Victoria ISD has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 25 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.5%
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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