Ricardo Independent School District (Isd)

The Ricardo Independent School District (Isd) is home to two high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through middle school. Both Ricardo Elementary and Ricardo Middle have earned strong ratings from SchoolDigger, with Ricardo Elementary ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools and Ricardo Middle ranking in the top 15% of Texas middle schools.

Ricardo Elementary and Ricardo Middle consistently outperform the state average on STAAR tests in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic success. Additionally, Ricardo Middle stands out with a 100% proficiency rate in STAAR EOC/Algebra I and a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating exceptional student achievement and engagement.

While the schools serve student populations with similar racial demographics, the socioeconomic differences between the two campuses are noteworthy. Ricardo Elementary has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to Ricardo Middle, which may suggest different challenges and needs within the student populations. The higher per-student spending at Ricardo Middle could also be a factor in the school's stronger academic performance.