Cuero Independent School District

960 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954-2132
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,905 students in Cuero Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cuero Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
4 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
1,905 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cuero Independent School District, which is ranked #587 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#601 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
44%
49%
51%
46%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
51%
53%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
38%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,388 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 $14,352 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,388
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,352
$14,117

Best Cuero Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuero J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 Industrial Blvd
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 2-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Cuero High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
611 E Prairie
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cuero Independent School District?
Cuero Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,905 students.
What is the rank of Cuero Independent School District?
Cuero Independent School District is ranked #587 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cuero Independent School District?
51% of Cuero Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cuero Independent School District?
Cuero Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cuero Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,352 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,905 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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