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White Deer 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 2 public schools serving 314 students in White Deer Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in White Deer Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
2 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
314 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White Deer Independent School District, which is ranked #392 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#328 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
18%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
79%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,787 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,188 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,787
$13,398
Spending / Student
$14,188
$14,129
Best White Deer Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Deer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 S Main
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Deer Independent School District?
White Deer Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of White Deer Independent School District?
White Deer Independent School District is ranked #392 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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 White Deer Independent School District?
79% of White Deer Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Deer Independent School District?
White Deer Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is White Deer Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,188 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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