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Tulia Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 801 students in Tulia Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Tulia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
801 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tulia Independent School District, which is ranked #1152 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1158 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
72%
54%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
19%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,220 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,644 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,220
$13,352
Spending / Student
$20,644
$14,079
Best Tulia Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tulia Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N W 9th St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Tulia J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 N E 3rd St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Tulia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hornet Pl
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-2759
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-2759
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tulia Independent School District?
Tulia Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 801 students.
What is the rank of Tulia Independent School District?
Tulia Independent School District is ranked #1152 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tulia Independent School District?
72% of Tulia Independent School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tulia Independent School District?
Tulia Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tulia Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,644 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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