Top Rankings
Royal Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,729 students in Royal Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Royal Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
9,313 Schools
# Students
2,729 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Royal Independent School District, which is ranked #1042 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1048 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
73%
53%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
8%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,513 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,540 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,513
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,540
$14,117
Best Royal Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Gr: 2-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Royal J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2241
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Royal High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34499 Royal Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2215
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3147
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3147
Gr: PK-1 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Royal Independent School District?
Royal Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,729 students.
What is the rank of Royal Independent School District?
Royal Independent School District is ranked #1042 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Royal Independent School District?
73% of Royal Independent School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Royal Independent School District?
Royal Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Royal Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,540 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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