La Porte ISD is a large suburban school district in Southeast Texas in Harris County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 56.7% Hispanic and 60.6% 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
Major Suburban
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Houston
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The base average teaching salary was
$69,742
in 2025,
up
$14,055
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
$61,885per year
+$11,943
since 2015
State90thof 1,081
Region28thof 81
Peers17thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,106per year
+$12,556
since 2015
State88thof 1,182
Region35thof 83
Peers30thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,302per year
+$14,283
since 2015
State72ndof 1,191
Region16thof 83
Peers8thof 75
All teachers
$69,742per year
+$14,055
since 2015
State52ndof 1,201
Region15thof 87
Peers10thof 75
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,885per year
State90thof 1,081
Region28thof 81
Peers17thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,106per year
State88thof 1,182
Region35thof 83
Peers30thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,302per year
State72ndof 1,191
Region16thof 83
Peers8thof 75
All teachers
$69,742per year
State52ndof 1,201
Region15thof 87
Peers10thof 75
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.