Top Rankings
East Bernard Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,002 students in East Bernard Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in East Bernard Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
1,002 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Bernard Independent School District, which is ranked #158 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
35%
53%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
57%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,118 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,083 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,118
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,083
$14,116
Best East Bernard Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Bernard High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
East Bernard J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
East Bernard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Grades: PK-4
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
106 E Milam
Wharton, TX 77499
(979) 532-2465
Wharton, TX 77499
(979) 532-2465
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Bernard Independent School District?
East Bernard Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,002 students.
What is the rank of East Bernard Independent School District?
East Bernard Independent School District is ranked #158 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Bernard Independent School District?
57% of East Bernard Independent School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Bernard Independent School District?
East Bernard Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is East Bernard Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,083 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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