Top Rankings
Chisum Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,179 students in Chisum 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 Chisum Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,179 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Chisum Independent School District, which is ranked #240 of all 1,201 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
# American Indian Students
13 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
53%
# Black Students
41 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
959 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
81%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
77
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,755 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,740 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,755
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,740
$14,148
Best Chisum Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chisum Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Chisum High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Chisum Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chisum Independent School District?
Chisum Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,179 students.
What is the rank of Chisum Independent School District?
Chisum Independent School District is ranked #240 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chisum Independent School District?
81% of Chisum Independent School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chisum Independent School District?
Chisum Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Chisum Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,740 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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