Top Rankings
Community Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,143 students in Community Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Community Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
7 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,143 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Community Independent School District, which is ranked #861 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
#860 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,644 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
53%
# Black Students
592 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
1,675 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
40%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
146 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
345
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
348
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
332
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
315
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
316
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
343
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
300
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
288
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
312
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
279
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,037 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,386 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,037
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,386
$14,148
Best Community Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nesmith Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Presidents Blvd
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
Mcclendon Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Leland E Edge Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6670
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6670
Grades: 6-8
| 931 students
Rank: #44.
Community High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6500
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: n/an/a
Collin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
615 F M 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Cotton Gin Court
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Lavon Trail Pkwy
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Community Independent School District?
Community Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,143 students.
What is the rank of Community Independent School District?
Community Independent School District is ranked #861 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Community Independent School District?
40% of Community Independent School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Community Independent School District?
Community Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Community Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,386 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
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