Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/controller/agency_schools.inc.php on line 182
Texarkana Independent School District (2026) - Texarkana, TX

Texarkana Independent School District

4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503-2733
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Texarkana Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,269 students in Texarkana Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Texarkana Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
14 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
7,269 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
554 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Texarkana Independent School District, which is ranked #819 of all 1,194 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 81% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#829 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
44%
46%
51%
41%
46%
81%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
54%
% Black
43%
13%
% White
28%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,189 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,283 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,189
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,283
$14,079

Best Texarkana Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Waggoner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6335 Gibson Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Gr: 5-12 | 471 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Options Early Graduation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
905 Martine St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Wake Village Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Wildcat Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4261
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Texas High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3891
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Burton St
Nash, TX 75569
(903) 838-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Texas Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 College Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5631
Gr: 6-8 | 1,421 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W 25th St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-8001
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Spring Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4324 Ghio Fish Blvd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-7525
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Westlawn Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 223-4252
Gr: 3-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1915 Pine St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
2315 W 10th St
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-8112
Gr: PK | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
2600 W 15th St
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 793-4871
Gr: K-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Texarkana Independent School District?
Texarkana Independent School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,269 students.
What is the rank of Texarkana Independent School District?
Texarkana Independent School District is ranked #819 out of 1,194 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Texarkana Independent School District?
43% of Texarkana Independent School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Texarkana Independent School District?
Texarkana Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Texarkana Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,283 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links


Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 75

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 82

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 88

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 94

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 100

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 106

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 112

Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 123

Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/popper.min.js in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242

Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/tippy.min.js in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242

Notice: Directory does not exist in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242

Notice: Unable to save compiled js file in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242