Top Rankings
La Gloria Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 114 students in La Gloria Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in La Gloria Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
114 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Gloria Independent School District, which is ranked #552 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#548 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
94%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
6%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,070 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,395 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,070
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,395
$14,116
Best La Gloria Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Gloria Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
182 E County Rd 401
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Gloria Independent School District?
La Gloria Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 114 students.
What is the rank of La Gloria Independent School District?
La Gloria Independent School District is ranked #552 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Gloria Independent School District?
94% of La Gloria Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Gloria Independent School District?
La Gloria Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Gloria Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,395 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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