Raymondville Independent School District

Raymondville Independent School District
Address
419 FM 3168
Raymondville
, Texas, 78580
United States
District information
GradesPK–12[1]
Schools5[1]
NCES District ID4836540[1]
Students and staff
Students1,963 (2024–2025)[1]
Teachers143.21 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio13.71:1[1]
Other information
Websitewww.raymondvilleisd.org

Raymondville Independent School District is a public school district based in Raymondville, Texas, United States.[2]

In addition to Raymondville, the district serves the census-designated places of Ranchette Estates and Los Angeles Subdivision.[3]

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[4]

In 2026, 97.6% of the population enrolled at RISD was Hispanic, They had a teacher to student ratio of 14 to 1. 56% of high school students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 64% tested at or above that level for math. In middle school, 54% were at of above proficient, and 49% were at or above for math.[5]

History

Previously RISD took high school students from the Lasara Independent School District.[6] Lasara ISD eventually received a high school, with 2011 being the year of the first graduation.[7]

In 2026, RISD was rated "#12 in Best School Districts in Brownsville Area"[8]

Marching Band

In 2025, the Bearcat marching band won the 2025 Sudler Shield award. The sudler shield is a award given to high school bands by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.[9]

Schools

  • Raymondville Early College High School[10]
  • Myra Green Middle School[10]
  • Pittman Elementary[10]
  • L. C. Smith Elementary[10]
  • Raymondville Options Academic Academy[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for RAYMONDVILLE ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  2. ^ "Explore Raymondville Independent School District". Niche. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  3. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Willacy County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2024. - list - 2010 map and 2010 list
  4. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.
  5. ^ "Raymondville Independent School District". U.S News. Retrieved February 24, 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Willacy County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 1, 2024. - Text list: "Raymondville/Lyford Independent School Districts (11-12) in Lasara"
  7. ^ Vindell, Tony (June 8, 2011). "Lasara high school holds its first ever senior graduation". Raymondville Chronicle. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  8. ^ "Explore Raymondville Independent School District". Niche. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  9. ^ "Raymondville ISD marching band receives international honor". KRGV. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  10. ^ a b c d e "Location & Contact Information - Raymondville Independent School District". www.raymondvilleisd.org. Retrieved February 24, 2026.