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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,143 students in Cotulla 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 Cotulla Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,143 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cotulla Independent School District, which is ranked #798 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#762 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
95%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
4%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,938 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $61,975 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,938
$13,387
Spending / Student
$61,975
$14,116
Best Cotulla Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank Newman Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Carrizo St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2224
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Ramirez-burks Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Baylor
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
Rank: #44.
Cotulla High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Main St
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2374
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2374
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cotulla Independent School District?
Cotulla Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,143 students.
What is the rank of Cotulla Independent School District?
Cotulla Independent School District is ranked #798 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
95% of Cotulla Independent School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cotulla Independent School District?
Cotulla Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, 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 $61,975 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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