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Pearsall Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,023 students in Pearsall 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 Pearsall Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
2,023 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pearsall Independent School District, which is ranked #1115 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1121 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
94%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
5%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,201 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 $14,144 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,201
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,144
$14,116
Best Pearsall Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearsall Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
523 E Florida St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Gr: 3-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pearsall J High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Alabama St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Pearsall High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
711 Broadway St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 6-10 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 W Pena
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Gr: PK-2 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearsall Independent School District?
Pearsall Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,023 students.
What is the rank of Pearsall Independent School District?
Pearsall Independent School District is ranked #1115 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pearsall Independent School District?
94% of Pearsall Independent School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearsall Independent School District?
Pearsall Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pearsall Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,144 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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