For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 547 students in Cushing 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 Cushing Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
2 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
547 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cushing Independent School District, which is ranked #617 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#577 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
53%
# Black Students
30 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
390 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
71%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
28
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,335 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,543 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,335
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,543
$14,148
Best Cushing Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1165 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Cushing School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1088 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Grades: 6-12
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cushing Independent School District?
Cushing Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 547 students.
What is the rank of Cushing Independent School District?
Cushing Independent School District is ranked #617 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Cushing Independent School District?
71% of Cushing Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cushing Independent School District?
Cushing Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cushing Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,543 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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