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 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,733 students in Community Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Community Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,210 Schools
# Students
5,271 Students
2,172,700 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
147,246 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Community Independent School District, which is ranked #811 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.
Overall District Rank
#798 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
55%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
35%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,308 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,103
$13,371
Spending / Student
$11,308
$14,099
Best Community Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nesmith Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Presidents Blvd
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Cotton Gin Court
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6150
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
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
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.
