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Italy Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 628 students in Italy 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 Italy Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
628 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Italy Independent School District, which is ranked #873 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#836 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
34%
53%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
52%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,178 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 $16,051 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,178
$13,387
Spending / Student
$16,051
$14,116
Best Italy Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Harris St
Italy, TX 76651
(972) 483-6342
Italy, TX 76651
(972) 483-6342
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Italy High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S College
Italy, TX 76651
(972) 483-7411
Italy, TX 76651
(972) 483-7411
Grades: 7-12
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Italy Independent School District?
Italy Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 628 students.
What is the rank of Italy Independent School District?
Italy Independent School District is ranked #873 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Italy Independent School District?
52% of Italy Independent School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Italy Independent School District?
Italy Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Italy Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,051 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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