La Vega ISD is a mid-sized suburban school district in Central Texas in Mclennan County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 57.5% Hispanic and 89% 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
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Suburb-Midsize
ESC Region
Waco
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The base average teaching salary was
$59,989
in 2025,
up
$12,914
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
$51,422per year
+$11,134
since 2015
State514thof 1,081
Region19thof 71
Peers92ndof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,122per year
+$11,748
since 2015
State382ndof 1,182
Region11thof 80
Peers78thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,925per year
+$13,604
since 2015
State525thof 1,191
Region25thof 81
Peers88thof 167
All teachers
$59,989per year
+$12,914
since 2015
State464thof 1,201
Region15thof 81
Peers90thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,422per year
State514thof 1,081
Region19thof 71
Peers92ndof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,122per year
State382ndof 1,182
Region11thof 80
Peers78thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,925per year
State525thof 1,191
Region25thof 81
Peers88thof 167
All teachers
$59,989per year
State464thof 1,201
Region15thof 81
Peers90thof 167
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.