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La Porte Independent School District (2026) - La Porte, TX

La Porte Independent School District

1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571-6496
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

La Porte Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,099 students in La Porte Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in La Porte Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
13 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
7,099 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
444 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

La Porte Independent School District, which is ranked #481 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 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#475 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
44%
53%
51%
50%
46%
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
55%
54%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
34%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,562 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,650 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$154 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,562
$13,352
Spending / Student
$21,650
$14,079

Best La Porte Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3201 N Farrington Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4315 Luella
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Lomax Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10615 N Avneue L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4301 E Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Jennie Reid Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10001 W Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
La Porte Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Lomax J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9801 N Ave L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
Gr: 7-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
La Porte J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Mccable Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9800 Spencer Hwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6872
Gr: 6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
La Porte High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N 2nd St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint - Daep
Alternative School
1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,099 students.
What is the rank of La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District is ranked #481 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte Independent School District?
55% of La Porte Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Porte Independent School District?
La Porte Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Porte Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,650 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,099 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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