Academy ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Bell County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 57.9% white and 38.7% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Non-metropolitan Stable
NCES Type
Rural-Fringe
ESC Region
Waco
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The base average teaching salary was
$59,708
in 2025,
up
$12,497
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,675per year
+$18,942
since 2015
State301stof 1,081
Region4thof 71
Peers21stof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,139per year
+$20,092
since 2015
State339thof 1,182
Region8thof 80
Peers30thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,769per year
+$13,015
since 2015
State536thof 1,191
Region26thof 81
Peers75thof 180
All teachers
$59,708per year
+$12,497
since 2015
State492ndof 1,201
Region20thof 81
Peers60thof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,675per year
State301stof 1,081
Region4thof 71
Peers21stof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,139per year
State339thof 1,182
Region8thof 80
Peers30thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,769per year
State536thof 1,191
Region26thof 81
Peers75thof 180
All teachers
$59,708per year
State492ndof 1,201
Region20thof 81
Peers60thof 181
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.