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Cameron Independent 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 1,517 students in Cameron 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 Cameron Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,517 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Cameron Independent School District, which is ranked #748 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#726 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
774 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
53%
# Black Students
240 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
16%
13%
# White Students
460 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
30%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
101
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,830 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,731 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,830
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,731
$14,116
Best Cameron Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Grades: 3-5
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Cameron Yoe High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 E 12th St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 E 21st St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Grades: PK-2
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cameron Independent School District?
Cameron Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,517 students.
What is the rank of Cameron Independent School District?
Cameron Independent School District is ranked #748 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Cameron Independent School District?
51% of Cameron Independent School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cameron Independent School District?
Cameron Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cameron Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,731 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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