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Pine Tree Independent School District (2026) - Longview, TX

Pine Tree Independent School District

1701 Pine Tree Rd
Longview, TX 75604-1909
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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 4 public elementary schools serving 2,001 students in Pine Tree Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Pine Tree Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
4,439 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
251,064 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#551 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
44%
50%
51%
47%
46%
(21-22)
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (TX)
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 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
815 Birch Dr
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Pt Pkwy
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5151
Gr: 1-4 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Pine Tree Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Pt Pkwy
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5160
Gr: 5-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Tree Daep
Alternative School
1701 Pine Tree Rd
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5131
Gr: 1-12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 98% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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