Top Rankings
Nueces Canyon CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 254 students in Nueces Canyon CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Nueces Canyon CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,181 Schools
# Students
254 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Nueces Canyon CISD School District, which is ranked #349 of all 1,203 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
694,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
146 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
58%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
12
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,575 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,508 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending (20-21)
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$17,575
$13,640
Spending / Student (20-21)
$15,508
$14,384
Best Nueces Canyon CISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Taylor St
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Nueces Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E 3rd St
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nueces Canyon CISD School District?
Nueces Canyon CISD School District manages 2 public schools serving 254 students.
What is the rank of Nueces Canyon CISD School District?
Nueces Canyon CISD School District is ranked #349 out of 1,203 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nueces Canyon CISD School District?
58% of Nueces Canyon CISD School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nueces Canyon CISD School District?
Nueces Canyon CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Nueces Canyon CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,508 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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