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Tulia Independent School District

300 N Dallas Ave
Tulia, TX 79088-1199
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 884 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 79% 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
3 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
884 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tulia Independent School District, which is ranked #1157 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1158 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
44%
25%
51%
25%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
70%
53%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
21%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,415 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,706 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,415
$13,398
Spending / Student
$18,706
$14,129

Best Tulia Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tulia Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%
800 N W 9th St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Tulia J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
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421 N E 3rd St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Tulia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Hornet Pl
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-2759
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tulia Independent School District?
Tulia Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 884 students.
What is the rank of Tulia Independent School District?
Tulia Independent School District is ranked #1157 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tulia Independent School District?
70% of Tulia Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% 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 $18,706 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 884 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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