Top Rankings
Crosby Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,717 students in Crosby Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Crosby Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
9 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
6,717 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
419 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Crosby Independent School District, which is ranked #541 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
21 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,310 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
53%
# Black Students
892 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
13%
13%
# White Students
2,266 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
34%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
202 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
286
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
466
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
496
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
491
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
473
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
492
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
480
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
480
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
543
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
535
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
577
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
573
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
418
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
407
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,258 in this school district is less 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 $10,161 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,258
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,161
$14,148
Best Crosby Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 N Diamondhead Blvd
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9330
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9330
Grades: 1-5
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Fm 1942
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9320
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9320
Grades: 1-5
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Crosby Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Red Summit Dr
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9237
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9237
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Crosby High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Red Summit Dr
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9237
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9237
Grades: 9-12
| 1,937 students
Rank: #55.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14705 Fm 2100
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9360
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9360
Grades: 1-5
| 732 students
Rank: #66.
Drew Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 Red Oak
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9306
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9306
Grades: 1-5
| 563 students
Rank: #77.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14703 Fm 2100
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9264
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9264
Grades: 6-8
| 1,549 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 Runneburg
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9370
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9370
Grades: PK-K
| 752 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Grades: 8-11
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crosby Independent School District?
Crosby Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,717 students.
What is the rank of Crosby Independent School District?
Crosby Independent School District is ranked #541 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crosby Independent School District?
49% of Crosby Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crosby Independent School District?
Crosby Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Crosby Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,161 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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