Top Rankings
Hays CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 22,297 students in Hays CISD 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 Hays CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
26 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
22,297 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
1,492 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hays CISD School District, which is ranked #492 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 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#484 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
37 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
282 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,715 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
53%
# Black Students
682 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
5,904 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
27%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
666 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
955
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,386
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,556
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,607
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,575
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,582
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,524
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,644
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,632
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,704
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,043
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,820
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,689
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,580
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,707 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 $10,465 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$261 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$233 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,707
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,465
$14,148
Best Hays CISD School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #33.
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4717
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #44.
R C Barton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #55.
Laura B Negley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5940 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Grades: PK-5
| 1,007 students
Rank: #66.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #88.
Moe And Gene Johnson High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4260 Ranch Rd 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2141
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 2,692 students
Rank: #99.
Jack C Hays High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 2,062 students
Rank: #1010.
Blanco Vista Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #1111.
Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #1212.
Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Blanco St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1313.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3995 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1414.
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2141
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
Rank: #1515.
Susie Fuentes Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1616.
Armando Chapa Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Dacy Ln
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1717.
Laura B Wallace Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Center St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #1818.
Science Hall Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1919.
Tom Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2734
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2734
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #2020.
Camino Real Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Las Brisas Blvd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8505
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8505
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #2121.
Lehman High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Lehman Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8454
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8454
Grades: 9-12
| 2,120 students
Rank: #2222.
Uhland Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2331 High Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2141
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2141
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #2323.
D J Red Simon Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3839 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8507
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8507
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #2424.
Live Oak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8462
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #2525.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
155 Vista Gardens Dr
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2141
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2141
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hays CISD School District?
Hays CISD School District manages 26 public schools serving 22,297 students.
What is the rank of Hays CISD School District?
Hays CISD School District is ranked #492 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hays CISD School District?
66% of Hays CISD School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% 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 Hays CISD School District?
Hays CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hays CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,465 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis 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.
