Cuero Independent School District

960 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954-2132
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cuero 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,905 students in Cuero 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 Cuero Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,905 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Cuero Independent School District, which is ranked #620 of all 1,196 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#622 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Cuero Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cuero 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.
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cuero 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.
46%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cuero 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.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Cuero Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
976 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
53%
# Black Students
149 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
718 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
38%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
76
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
109
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
178
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,388 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,352 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Cuero 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
$27 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Cuero 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
$17,388
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cuero 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
$14,352
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cuero 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 Cuero Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cuero J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Cuero High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Industrial Blvd
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 2-5
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
611 E Prairie
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: PK-1
| 295 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cuero Independent School District?
Cuero Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,905 students.
What is the rank of Cuero Independent School District?
Cuero Independent School District is ranked #620 out of 1,196 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 Cuero Independent School District?
51% of Cuero Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cuero Independent School District?
Cuero Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cuero Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,352 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,905 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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