Fabens Independent School District

821 N E Ave G
Fabens, TX 79838-0697
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,865 students in Fabens Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fabens Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,865 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fabens Independent School District, which is ranked #986 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 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#997 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
44%
30%
51%
22%
46%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
100%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,269 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,086 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,269
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,086
$14,079

Best Fabens Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johanna Odonnell Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 N E Camp
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2640
Gr: 3-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Fabens Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Walker
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Fabens High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Ne Ave G
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Fabens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Mike Maros
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 765-2650
Gr: PK-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fabens Independent School District?
Fabens Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,865 students.
What is the rank of Fabens Independent School District?
Fabens Independent School District is ranked #986 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Fabens Independent School District?
100% of Fabens Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fabens Independent School District?
Fabens Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fabens Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,086 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,865 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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