For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,315 students in Natalia 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 Natalia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,315 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Natalia Independent School District, which is ranked #1030 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1025 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
86%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
13%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,621 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,095 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,621
$13,352
Spending / Student
$16,095
$14,079
Best Natalia Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natalia Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Gr: 2-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Natalia J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4027
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Natalia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 Kearney
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4417
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Natalia Independent School District?
Natalia Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,315 students.
What is the rank of Natalia Independent School District?
Natalia Independent School District is ranked #1030 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 Natalia Independent School District?
86% of Natalia Independent School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Natalia Independent School District?
Natalia Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Natalia Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,095 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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