For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,882 students in La Feria Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in La Feria Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,882 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
La Feria Independent School District, which is ranked #743 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#772 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,787 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
53%
# Black Students
8 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
74 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
3%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
232
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
157
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
229
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,488 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,340 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,488
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,340
$14,116
Best La Feria Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C E Vail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 W Jessamine Ave
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8460
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8460
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
La Feria Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 N Villarreal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8360
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Beddoes
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8490
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8490
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Noemi Dominguez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Pancho Maples Dr
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8430
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8430
Grades: 5-6
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
W B Green J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8400
Grades: 7-8
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
La Feria Early College High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Canal St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8370
Grades: 8-12
| 912 students
Rank: #77.
David G Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 S Main St
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8550
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8550
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,882 students.
What is the rank of La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District is ranked #743 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 La Feria Independent School District?
97% of La Feria Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Feria Independent School District?
La Feria Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Feria Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,340 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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