Blackwell CISD School District

610 N Alamo
Blackwell, TX 79506-0505
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Blackwell CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 186 students in Blackwell CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Blackwell CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,273 Schools
# Students
186 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blackwell CISD School District, which is ranked #172 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#176 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
44%
65-69%
51%
50-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%
(2022-23)
9.9%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
82%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,462 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $48,731 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,462
$13,371
Spending / Student
$48,731
$14,099

Best Blackwell CISD School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackwell School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 N Alamo
Blackwell, TX 79506
(325) 282-2311
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blackwell CISD School District?
Blackwell CISD School District manages 1 public schools serving 186 students.
What is the rank of Blackwell CISD School District?
Blackwell CISD School District is ranked #172 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blackwell CISD School District?
82% of Blackwell CISD School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackwell CISD School District?
Blackwell CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Blackwell CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $48,731 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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