For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 706 students in Freer Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Freer Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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
3 Schools
9,302 Schools
# Students
706 Students
5,525,159 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Freer Independent School District, which is ranked #910 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#913 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
95%
53%
% Black
n/a
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 $24,912 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,154 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,912
$13,398
Spending / Student
$20,154
$14,129
Best Freer Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norman M Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1404 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Lucy Aragon J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Freer High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freer Independent School District?
Freer Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 706 students.
What is the rank of Freer Independent School District?
Freer Independent School District is ranked #910 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 Freer Independent School District?
95% of Freer Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freer Independent School District?
Freer Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Freer Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,154 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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