Canadian Independent School District

800 Hillside Ave
Canadian, TX 79014-3233
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Canadian Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 758 students in Canadian Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Canadian Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
758 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canadian Independent School District, which is ranked #213 of all 1,194 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 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#205 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
57%
44%
60%
51%
55-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
48%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
49%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,654 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,861 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,654
$13,352
Spending / Student
$20,861
$14,079

Best Canadian Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canadian High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
621 S 5th St
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5373
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Canadian Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
404 6th St
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5351
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
723 Cheyenne
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-5386
Gr: 3-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Dogwood
Canadian, TX 79014
(806) 323-9331
Gr: PK-2 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canadian Independent School District?
Canadian Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 758 students.
What is the rank of Canadian Independent School District?
Canadian Independent School District is ranked #213 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canadian Independent School District?
49% of Canadian Independent School District students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canadian Independent School District?
Canadian Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Canadian Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,861 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 758 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links