Top Rankings
Cisco Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 835 students in Cisco Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cisco Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
835 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cisco Independent School District, which is ranked #222 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,931 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,504 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,931
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,504
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cisco Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cisco High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Pershing
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3051
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3051
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Cisco J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Pershing
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3004
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3004
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Cisco Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 W 11th St
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-1219
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-1219
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Cisco Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 Ave H
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-4852
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-4852
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cisco Independent School District?
Cisco Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 835 students.
What is the rank of Cisco Independent School District?
Cisco Independent School District is ranked #222 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cisco Independent School District?
77% of Cisco Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cisco Independent School District?
Cisco Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cisco Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,504 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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