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Paducah Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 156 students in Paducah Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Paducah Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
1 School
9,283 Schools
# Students
156 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paducah Independent School District, which is ranked #954 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#960 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
44%
54%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
42%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,596 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,538 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,596
$13,352
Spending / Student
$18,538
$14,079
Best Paducah Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paducah School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Goodwin Ave
Paducah, TX 79248
(806) 524-2009
Paducah, TX 79248
(806) 524-2009
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 156 students.
What is the rank of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District is ranked #954 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paducah Independent School District?
44% of Paducah Independent School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paducah Independent School District?
Paducah Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Paducah Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,538 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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