Colorado Independent School District

534 E 11th St
Colorado City, TX 79512-4998
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 927 students in Colorado 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 Colorado Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
3 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
927 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
152:1
152:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Colorado Independent School District, which is ranked #742 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#720 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
44%
47%
51%
36%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
19.6%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
55%
54%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
35%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,138 is higher than the state median of $13,399. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,241 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,138
$13,399
Spending / Student
$14,241
$14,129

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Colorado High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 228:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Colorado El And Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1244 E 10th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 136:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colorado Independent School District?
Colorado Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 927 students.
What is the rank of Colorado Independent School District?
Colorado Independent School District is ranked #742 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado Independent School District?
55% of Colorado Independent School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colorado Independent School District?
Colorado Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 152:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Colorado Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,241 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 927 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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