Cross Plains Independent School District

700 N Main
Cross Plains, TX 76443-2112
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Cross Plains Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 209 students in Cross Plains Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary School in Cross Plains Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
377 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Cross Plains Independent School District, which is ranked #247 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#267 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Cross Plains Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cross Plains Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cross Plains Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cross Plains Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Cross Plains Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
471,415 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
296 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
79%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
16
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
32
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,928 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 $13,366 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Cross Plains Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Cross Plains Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,928
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cross Plains Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,366
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cross Plains Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cross Plains Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross Plains Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 N Main
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(254) 725-6123
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students

Recent Articles

Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links