Top Rankings
Center Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,307 students in Center Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Center Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
5 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
2,307 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Center Independent School District, which is ranked #736 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#710 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
47%
54%
% Black
21%
13%
% White
25%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,633 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,388 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,633
$13,371
Spending / Student
$16,388
$14,099
Best Center Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roughrider Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Center Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 Kennedy St
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
621 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3625
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3625
Gr: 3-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Center High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
294 Stadium Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Gr: PK-2 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center Independent School District?
Center Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,307 students.
What is the rank of Center Independent School District?
Center Independent School District is ranked #736 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Center Independent School District?
47% of Center Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center Independent School District?
Center Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Center Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,388 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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