Chireno Independent School District

901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 351 students in Chireno 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 Chireno Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
351 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chireno Independent School District, which is ranked #811 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#712 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
44%
49%
51%
35-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
16%
53%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
75%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,584 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,197 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,584
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,197
$14,116

Best Chireno Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chireno Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Chireno High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chireno Independent School District?
Chireno Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 351 students.
What is the rank of Chireno Independent School District?
Chireno Independent School District is ranked #811 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chireno Independent School District?
75% of Chireno Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chireno Independent School District?
Chireno Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Chireno Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,197 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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