For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 249 students in Richards 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 Richards Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
249 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richards Independent School District, which is ranked #870 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#871 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
10%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
82%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,932 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,940 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,932
$13,352
Spending / Student
$8,940
$14,079
Best Richards Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9477 Panther Dr
Richards, TX 77873
(936) 851-2364
Richards, TX 77873
(936) 851-2364
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richards Independent School District?
Richards Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 249 students.
What is the rank of Richards Independent School District?
Richards Independent School District is ranked #870 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 Richards Independent School District?
82% of Richards Independent School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richards Independent School District?
Richards Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Richards Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,940 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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