Top Rankings
Community Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,271 students in Community Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Community Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
8 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
5,271 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Community Independent School District, which is ranked #812 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#798 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
54%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
35%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,308 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,103
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,308
$14,079
Best Community Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nesmith Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Presidents Blvd
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Mcclendon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Leland E Edge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6600
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Community High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6500
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Rosewood Dr
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6650
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Cotton Gin Court
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6150
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Lavon Trail Pkwy
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
900 N Main St
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6850
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Community Independent School District?
Community Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,271 students.
What is the rank of Community Independent School District?
Community Independent School District is ranked #812 out of 1,194 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Community Independent School District?
40% of Community Independent School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Community Independent School District?
Community Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Community Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,308 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
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