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River Road Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,191 students in River Road Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in River Road Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,191 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Road Independent School District, which is ranked #719 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#716 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
60%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,162 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,162
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,839
$14,116
Best River Road Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 U S 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 381-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
River Road High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Mobley
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8867
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Vista Eca
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Pavillard
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8820
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8820
Grades: PK-1
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Cherry Ave
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8621
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 383-8621
Grades: 2-5
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Road Independent School District?
River Road Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,191 students.
What is the rank of River Road Independent School District?
River Road Independent School District is ranked #719 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Road Independent School District?
60% of River Road Independent School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Road Independent School District?
River Road Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is River Road Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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