For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,010 students in Ferris 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 Ferris Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
3,010 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ferris Independent School District, which is ranked #893 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#888 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
74%
54%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
15%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,837 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,305 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,837
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,305
$14,079
Best Ferris Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fm 983
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Gr: 1-3 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Ferris J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Lee Longino Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W F M 664
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Gr: 4-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Ferris High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Central
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Gr: PK-K | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ferris Independent School District?
Ferris Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,010 students.
What is the rank of Ferris Independent School District?
Ferris Independent School District is ranked #893 out of 1,194 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 Ferris Independent School District?
74% of Ferris Independent School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferris Independent School District?
Ferris Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ferris Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,305 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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