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Cotulla Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,157 students in Cotulla Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cotulla Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,157 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cotulla Independent School District, which is ranked #851 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#842 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
4%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,685 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $71,775 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$83 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,685
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$71,775
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cotulla Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank Newman Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
608 Carrizo St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ramirez-burks Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Baylor
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Encinal Blvd
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cotulla High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Main St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2374
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2374
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cotulla Independent School District?
Cotulla Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,157 students.
What is the rank of Cotulla Independent School District?
Cotulla Independent School District is ranked #851 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cotulla Independent School District?
94% of Cotulla Independent School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cotulla Independent School District?
Cotulla Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cotulla Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $71,775 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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