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Cross Plains 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 364 students in Cross Plains Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cross Plains Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
364 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cross Plains Independent School District, which is ranked #315 of all 1,196 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#313 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
17%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
81%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,462 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,843 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,462
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,843
$14,117
Best Cross Plains Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross Plains Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Main
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(254) 725-6123
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(254) 725-6123
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cross Plains High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N Main
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(254) 725-6121
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(254) 725-6121
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cross Plains Independent School District?
Cross Plains Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 364 students.
What is the rank of Cross Plains Independent School District?
Cross Plains Independent School District is ranked #315 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 Cross Plains Independent School District?
81% of Cross Plains Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cross Plains Independent School District?
Cross Plains Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cross Plains Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,843 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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