Top Rankings
Colorado Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 949 students in Colorado Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Colorado Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
949 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Colorado Independent School District, which is ranked #649 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
#629 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
488 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
53%
# Black Students
49 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
371 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
39%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
76
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,764 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 $13,910 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,764
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,910
$14,148
Best Colorado Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Colorado El And Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 E 10th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-5312
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-5312
Grades: PK-8
| 708 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colorado Independent School District?
Colorado Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 949 students.
What is the rank of Colorado Independent School District?
Colorado Independent School District is ranked #649 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado Independent School District?
52% of Colorado Independent School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colorado Independent School District?
Colorado Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Colorado Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,910 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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