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Cleveland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 11,567 students in Cleveland 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 Cleveland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
11,567 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
784 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Cleveland Independent School District, which is ranked #1130 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 92% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1129 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.64
# American Indian Students
16 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
9,932 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
53%
# Black Students
395 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
1,071 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
9%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
687
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
757
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
813
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
829
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
860
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
825
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
754
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
830
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
868
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
922
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,199
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
997
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
687
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
539
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,350 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,058 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$174 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,350
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,058
$14,148
Best Cleveland Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Grades: 11-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Northside Blvd
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4628
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4628
Grades: PK-5
| 1,235 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Shell St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0125
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0125
Grades: PK-5
| 948 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1922 Rd 3549
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 761-7540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 761-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 827 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Fort Worth
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0594
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0594
Grades: PK-5
| 905 students
Rank: #66.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Grades: 9-12
| 3,310 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 593-1148
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 593-1148
Grades: 6-8
| 1,696 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Burr Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7054 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(346) 799-4900
Cleveland, TX 77327
(346) 799-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: n/an/a
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Grades: 6-11
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
7499 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Grades: PK-5
| 919 students
Rank: n/an/a
7581 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Grades: 6-8
| 915 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland Independent School District?
Cleveland Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 11,567 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland Independent School District?
Cleveland Independent School District is ranked #1130 out of 1,201 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland Independent School District?
86% of Cleveland Independent School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleveland Independent School District?
Cleveland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cleveland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,058 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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