For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,786 students in Point Isabel 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 Point Isabel Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
1,786 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Point Isabel Independent School District, which is ranked #888 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#889 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
92%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
7%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,230 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,036 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,230
$13,352
Spending / Student
$25,036
$14,079
Best Point Isabel Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Derry Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1702 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Port Isabel J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Garriga Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Adams
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Port Isabel Early College High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0030
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
101 Port Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0011
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0011
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Point Isabel Independent School District?
Point Isabel Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,786 students.
What is the rank of Point Isabel Independent School District?
Point Isabel Independent School District is ranked #888 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 Point Isabel Independent School District?
92% of Point Isabel Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Point Isabel Independent School District?
Point Isabel Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Point Isabel Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,036 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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