Celina Independent School District

205 S Colorado
Celina, TX 75009-0188
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Celina 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,324 students in Celina Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Celina Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
5,324 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Celina Independent School District, which is ranked #122 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#121 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

72%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

59%
46%
(21-22)
97%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
13.2%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
6%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
19%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
8%
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
46%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,321 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,346 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 50% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$98 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$12,321
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,346
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Celina Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E Ga Moore Pkwy
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9101
Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
O'dell Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 Punk Carter Pkwy
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9106
Gr: K-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 S Utah
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9103
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Celina High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3455 N Preston Rd
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9102
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
2905 N Louisiana Dr
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Gr: K-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Collin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
200 S Mcdonald St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood School
507 E Malone
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Gr: PK | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
New Elementary School
1105 Big Bend Dr
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Rank: n/an/a
2120 Coventry Dr
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Celina Independent School District?
Celina Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,324 students.
What is the rank of Celina Independent School District?
Celina Independent School District is ranked #122 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Celina Independent School District?
46% of Celina Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Celina Independent School District?
Celina Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Celina Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,346 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 50% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,324 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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