Top Rankings
Los Fresnos CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,513 students in Los Fresnos CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Los Fresnos CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
14 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
10,513 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
663 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Fresnos CISD School District, which is ranked #297 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 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
97%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,217 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 $11,559 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,217
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,559
$14,116
Best Los Fresnos CISD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rancho Verde Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Rancho Alegre
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5230
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Olmito Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Arroyo Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3950
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Palmer-laakso Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30515 Farm Rd 1847
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5121
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5121
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Lopez-riggins Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
613 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Dora Romero Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9705 Cajun Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Las Yescas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23413 Fm 803
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6955
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6955
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Los Fresnos Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32602 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6900
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Los Cuates Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33422 Farm Rd 1575
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Villareal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 E Lakeside Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3975
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Laureles Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31393 Fm 2893
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5141
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5141
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Los Fresnos High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
907 N Arroyo
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Resaca Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Rancho Alto
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Ami Kids Rio Grande Valley (Fka Rgmi)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Route 3 Box 337
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Memorial Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31579 Fm 2893
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3900
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Fresnos CISD School District?
Los Fresnos CISD School District manages 14 public schools serving 10,513 students.
What is the rank of Los Fresnos CISD School District?
Los Fresnos CISD School District is ranked #297 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Fresnos CISD School District?
97% of Los Fresnos CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Fresnos CISD School District?
Los Fresnos CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Los Fresnos CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,559 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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