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Crystal City Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,643 students in Crystal City Independent 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 Crystal City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,643 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crystal City Independent School District, which is ranked #1096 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1102 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,625 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,228 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,625
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,228
$14,079
Best Crystal City Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0083
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0083
Gr: 1-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Benito Juarez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N Javalina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0081
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0081
Gr: 4-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Sterling H Fly Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Crockett St
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2371
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Crystal City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N 7th Ave
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2341
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-2341
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Dr Tomas Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 Javelina Dr
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0086
Crystal City, TX 78839
(830) 374-0086
Gr: PK-K | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crystal City Independent School District?
Crystal City Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,643 students.
What is the rank of Crystal City Independent School District?
Crystal City Independent School District is ranked #1096 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal City Independent School District?
99% of Crystal City Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crystal City Independent School District?
Crystal City Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Crystal City Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,228 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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