Canyon Independent School District

3301 N 23rd St
Canyon, TX 79015-0899
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Canyon 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,437 students in Canyon Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Canyon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
21 Schools
4,192 Schools
# Students
11,378 Students
2,151,418 Students
# Teachers
734 Teachers
147,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canyon Independent School District, which is ranked #140 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#141 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
59%
44%
65%
51%
64%
46%
96%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
31%
55%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
61%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,480 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,887 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,480
$13,387
Spending / Student
$16,887
$14,116

Best Canyon Independent School District Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arden Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6801 Learning Tree Ave
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2360
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
80 Hunsley Rd
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2780
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Perry Ave
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 677-2520
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Reeves-hinger Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1005 21st St
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2870
Gr: PK-4 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Sundown Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4546 W Sundown Ln
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
City View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3400 Knoll
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gene Howe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5108 Pico
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 677-2380
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Heritage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 Crestline Dr
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Spring Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Buckston Dr
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6407 Lair Rd
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2830
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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