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Hays CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 23,313 students in Hays CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hays CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
27 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
23,313 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,523 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hays CISD School District, which is ranked #476 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 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#486 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
66%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
26%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,197 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,009 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$261 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$233 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,197
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,009
$14,116
Best Hays CISD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
R C Barton Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Laura B Negley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5940 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Gr: PK-5 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Jack C Hays High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 2,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Blanco Vista Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Moe And Gene Johnson High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4260 Ranch Rd 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8512
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8512
Gr: 9-12 | 2,802 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Blanco St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Susie Fuentes Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3995 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Armando Chapa Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8508
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8508
Gr: 6-8 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Laura B Wallace Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Center St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Tom Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Science Hall Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Camino Real Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Las Brisas Blvd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8505
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8505
Gr: PK-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Uhland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2331 High Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8503
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8503
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
D J Red Simon Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3839 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8507
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8507
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Lehman High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Lehman Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8454
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8454
Gr: 9-12 | 2,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Gr: 4-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Live Oak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
155 Vista Gardens Dr
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8517
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8517
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hays CISD School District?
Hays CISD School District manages 27 public schools serving 23,313 students.
What is the rank of Hays CISD School District?
Hays CISD School District is ranked #476 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hays CISD School District?
66% of Hays CISD School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hays CISD School District?
Hays CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hays CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,009 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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