Cayuga High School is a public high school located in Cayuga, Texas. It is part of the Cayuga Independent School District located in northwestern Anderson County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. During 2023-2024, Cayuga High School had an enrollment of 187 students and a student to teacher ratio of 10.55.
Serving 124 students in grades 6-8, Cayuga Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cayuga Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Cayuga, TX, encompassing approximately 233.5 square miles. Most students typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cayuga Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cayuga Middle School's student population of 124 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
EXCELLENCE & INTEGRITY- The Wildcat Way
School Rankings
Cayuga Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cayuga Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1335 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcat/ladycat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cayuga Middle School's ranking?
Cayuga Middle School is ranked #1335 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cayuga Middle School often compared to?
Cayuga Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart Middle School, Westwood J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cayuga Middle School?
124 students attend Cayuga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cayuga Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cayuga Middle School?
Cayuga Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cayuga Middle School offer ?
Cayuga Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cayuga Middle School part of?
Cayuga Middle School is part of Cayuga Independent School District.
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