Top Rankings
Canadian Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 758 students in Canadian Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Canadian Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
758 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canadian Independent School District, which is ranked #213 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
Showing 1999–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,691 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,828 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,691
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,828
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Canadian Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canadian High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
621 S 5th St
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5373
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5373
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Canadian Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 6th St
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5351
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5351
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
723 Cheyenne
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5386
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5386
Gr: 3-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Dogwood
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9331
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9331
Gr: PK-2 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canadian Independent School District?
Canadian Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 758 students.
What is the rank of Canadian Independent School District?
Canadian Independent School District is ranked #213 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canadian Independent School District?
49% of Canadian Independent School District students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canadian Independent School District?
Canadian Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Canadian Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,828 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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