Top Rankings
Connally Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,282 students in Connally Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Connally Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,282 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Connally Independent School District, which is ranked #1145 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1147 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
38%
53%
% Black
37%
13%
% White
20%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,780 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,360 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,780
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,360
$14,116
Best Connally Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connally Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Little Cadet Way
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7600
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7600
Gr: 1-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Connally Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cadet Way
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170
Gr: 4-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Connally J High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hancock Dr
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Connally High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Bb Brown
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6460
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6460
Gr: PK-K | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Connally Independent School District?
Connally Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,282 students.
What is the rank of Connally Independent School District?
Connally Independent School District is ranked #1145 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Connally Independent School District?
38% of Connally Independent School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Connally Independent School District?
Connally Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Connally Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,360 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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