Community Independent School District

611 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173-0400
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Community Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,271 students in Community 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 Community 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 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
8 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
5,271 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Community Independent School District, which is ranked #809 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#798 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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

36%
44%

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

45%
51%

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

36%
46%
94%
90.3%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
25.3%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.64

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

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
40%
54%

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

% Black
19%
13%

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

% White
35%
24%

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

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

Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,909 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,959 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$85,353 MM

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

Spending
$158 MM
$91,739 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$11,909
$15,449

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

Spending / Student
$29,959
$16,605

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

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nesmith Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Presidents Blvd
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Mcclendon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Leland E Edge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Community High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Rosewood Dr
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1201 Cotton Gin Court
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Lavon Trail Pkwy
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
900 N Main St
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Community Independent School District?
Community Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,271 students.
What is the rank of Community Independent School District?
Community Independent School District is ranked #809 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Community Independent School District?
40% of Community Independent School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Community Independent School District?
Community Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Community Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,959 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,271 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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