For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,405 students in Progreso 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 Progreso Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,405 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Progreso Independent School District, which is ranked #937 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 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#939 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,954 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,041 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,954
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,041
$14,116
Best Progreso Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Progreso Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 514-9400
Grades: 3-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Progreso Early Childhood
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-1103
Grades: PK-2
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Thompson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-6539
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Progreso High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Progreso Independent School District?
Progreso Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,405 students.
What is the rank of Progreso Independent School District?
Progreso Independent School District is ranked #937 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 Progreso Independent School District?
99% of Progreso Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Progreso Independent School District?
Progreso Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Progreso Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,041 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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