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Canutillo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,747 students in Canutillo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Canutillo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
5,747 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
397 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canutillo Independent School District, which is ranked #479 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 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#447 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
% White
5%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,119 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,480 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$89 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,119
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,480
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Canutillo Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 S Desert Blvd Building N
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7965 Artcraft
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Canutillo Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 Canutillo Ave
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7600
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Bill Childress Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 Cap Carter Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7700
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Jose H Damian Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Strahan
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6800
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Jose J Alderete Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Talbot St
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Canutillo Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7311 Bosque Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Gonzalo And Sofia Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6550 Westside Dr
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1200
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Deanna Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Remington
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 886-6400
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 886-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Canutillo High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6675 S Desert Blvd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7800
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canutillo Independent School District?
Canutillo Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,747 students.
What is the rank of Canutillo Independent School District?
Canutillo Independent School District is ranked #479 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canutillo Independent School District?
92% of Canutillo Independent School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canutillo Independent School District?
Canutillo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Canutillo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,480 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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