Serving 1,014 students in grades 8-12, Lit Cypr-mrceville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,014 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lit Cypr-mrceville High School's student population of 1,014 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,014 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lit Cypr-mrceville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lit Cypr-mrceville High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5939 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
73%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lit Cypr-mrceville High School's ranking?
Lit Cypr-mrceville High School is ranked #5939 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lit Cypr-mrceville High School often compared to?
Lit Cypr-mrceville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orangefield High School, West Orange-stark High School, Vidor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lit Cypr-mrceville High School?
The graduation rate of Lit Cypr-mrceville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lit Cypr-mrceville High School?
1,014 students attend Lit Cypr-mrceville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lit Cypr-mrceville High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lit Cypr-mrceville High School?
Lit Cypr-mrceville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lit Cypr-mrceville High School offer ?
Lit Cypr-mrceville High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Lit Cypr-mrceville High School part of?
Lit Cypr-mrceville High School is part of Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD School District.
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