For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,321 students in Muleshoe Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Muleshoe Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,321 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Muleshoe Independent School District, which is ranked #947 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#948 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
87%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
12%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,671 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 $14,854 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,671
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,854
$14,116
Best Muleshoe Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muleshoe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7303
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7303
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Mary Deshazo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7364
Gr: 3-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Watson J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W F
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7349
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
510 W 18th
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(806) 272-7383
Gr: PK-2 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muleshoe Independent School District?
Muleshoe Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,321 students.
What is the rank of Muleshoe Independent School District?
Muleshoe Independent School District is ranked #947 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Muleshoe Independent School District?
87% of Muleshoe Independent School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muleshoe Independent School District?
Muleshoe Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Muleshoe Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,854 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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