Top Rankings
Pine Tree Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,439 students in Pine Tree Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pine Tree Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
4,439 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pine Tree Independent School District, which is ranked #564 of all 1,194 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 98% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
54%
% Black
22%
13%
% White
32%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,390 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,109
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,390
$14,079
Best Pine Tree Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Birch Dr
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5120
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5120
Gr: 1-4 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Pt Pkwy
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5151
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5151
Gr: 1-4 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Pine Tree J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 N W Loop 281
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5081
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5081
Gr: 7-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Pine Tree Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Pt Pkwy
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5160
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5160
Gr: 5-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Pine Tree High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 W Fairmont St
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5031
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5031
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Tree Daep
Alternative School
1701 Pine Tree Rd
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5131
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5131
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
1808 Silver Falls Rd
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5095
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5095
Gr: PK-K | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Tree Independent School District?
Pine Tree Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,439 students.
What is the rank of Pine Tree Independent School District?
Pine Tree Independent School District is ranked #564 out of 1,194 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Tree Independent School District?
38% of Pine Tree Independent School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Tree Independent School District?
Pine Tree Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pine Tree Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,390 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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