Best Public Schools in Victoria, TX

The city of Victoria, Texas is home to 25 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools, all part of the Victoria Independent School District (ISD). The district is ranked 739 out of 961 districts in Texas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in academic performance.

Among the standout schools in the district are Vickers Elementary, Mission Valley Elementary, and Ella Schorlemmer Elementary, all of which rank among the top 800-900 elementary schools in Texas and are rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. These schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on STAAR test scores, particularly in reading and mathematics. In contrast, the district's high schools, Victoria East High School and Victoria West High School, as well as the Visd Success Academy, appear to be struggling, with lower rankings and performance.

The data also reveals a significant gap between the district's performance and the state's performance on STAAR tests, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes. Additionally, the wide range in free and reduced-price lunch rates, from 42.08% at Ella Schorlemmer Elementary to 98.86% at the Early Childhood Center at FW Gross, indicates a diverse socioeconomic makeup of the student population, which may present unique challenges and opportunities for the district.