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River Road Independent School District

9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108-1620
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,191 students in River Road Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in River Road Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,191 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

River Road Independent School District, which is ranked #733 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#749 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
41%
46%
51%
43%
46%
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
60%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,162 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,162
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,839
$14,116

Best River Road Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
River Road High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Mobley
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Vista Eca
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Pavillard
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8820
Grades: PK-1
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 W Cherry Ave
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8621
Grades: 2-5
| 301 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to River Road Independent School District?
River Road Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,191 students.
What is the rank of River Road Independent School District?
River Road Independent School District is ranked #733 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in River Road Independent School District?
60% of River Road Independent School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Road Independent School District?
River Road Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is River Road Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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