For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,837 students in Poteet 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 Poteet Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,837 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Poteet Independent School District, which is ranked #1050 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1048 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
88%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
10%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,445 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,536 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,445
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,536
$14,079
Best Poteet Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poteet Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
838 School Drivee
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3697
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3697
Gr: 3-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Poteet J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fm 1470
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3571
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Poteet High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Fm 1470
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3522
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3522
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Poteet Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
903 Horton Ln
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3503
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-3503
Gr: PK-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Co Juvenile Unit
Alternative School
1100 School Dr
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 769-2925
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 9 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poteet Independent School District?
Poteet Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,837 students.
What is the rank of Poteet Independent School District?
Poteet Independent School District is ranked #1050 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 Poteet Independent School District?
88% of Poteet Independent School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poteet Independent School District?
Poteet Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Poteet Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,536 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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