For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,120 students in La Vega Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in La Vega Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,120 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Vega Independent School District, which is ranked #978 of all 1,196 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 91% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#977 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
59%
53%
% Black
25%
13%
% White
12%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,874 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,748 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,874
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,748
$14,116
Best La Vega Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Vega Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Wheeler St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Gr: 1-3 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Gr: 7-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Williams Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Gr: 4-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
La Vega High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Harrison
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Gr: PK-K | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,120 students.
What is the rank of La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District is ranked #978 out of 1,196 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 La Vega Independent School District?
59% of La Vega Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Vega Independent School District?
La Vega Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is La Vega Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,748 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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