Top Rankings
Linden-Kildare CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 617 students in Linden-Kildare CISD 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 Linden-Kildare CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
617 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Linden-Kildare CISD School District, which is ranked #563 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#546 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
54%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
60%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,677 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,504 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,677
$15,449
Spending / Student
$16,504
$16,605
Best Linden-Kildare CISD School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linden-kildare High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2913 Farm Rd 125 S
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5314
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5314
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mae Luster Stephens J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2913 Farm Rd 125 S
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5314
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5314
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 S Kaufman St
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5471
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5471
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linden-Kildare CISD School District?
Linden-Kildare CISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 617 students.
What is the rank of Linden-Kildare CISD School District?
Linden-Kildare CISD School District is ranked #563 out of 1,193 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linden-Kildare CISD School District?
60% of Linden-Kildare CISD School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linden-Kildare CISD School District?
Linden-Kildare CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Linden-Kildare CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,504 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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