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West Orange-Cove CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,573 students in West Orange-Cove CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in West Orange-Cove CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), 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
2,573 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Orange-Cove CISD School District, which is ranked #1142 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1144 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
53%
% Black
53%
13%
% White
18%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,604 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 $19,187 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,604
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,187
$14,116
Best West Orange-Cove CISD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Orange-stark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 W Green Ave
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5520
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5520
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
West Orange-stark Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Martin Luther King
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5630
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5630
Gr: K-5 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
West Orange-stark High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Newton St
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5570
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Cordrey
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5434
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5434
Gr: PK | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Orange-Cove CISD School District?
West Orange-Cove CISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,573 students.
What is the rank of West Orange-Cove CISD School District?
West Orange-Cove CISD School District is ranked #1142 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange-Cove CISD School District?
53% of West Orange-Cove CISD School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Orange-Cove CISD School District?
West Orange-Cove CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is West Orange-Cove CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,187 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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