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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 795 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
795 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canadian Independent School District, which is ranked #214 of all 1,196 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
48%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
49%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,740 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,891 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,740
$13,398
Spending / Student
$19,891
$14,129
Best Canadian Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Dogwood
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9331
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9331
Gr: PK-2 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canadian Independent School District?
Canadian Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 795 students.
What is the rank of Canadian Independent School District?
Canadian Independent School District is ranked #214 out of 1,196 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, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canadian Independent School District?
Canadian Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, 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 $19,891 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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