Petrolia CISD School District

701 S Prairie
Petrolia, TX 76377-0176
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 473 students in Petrolia CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Petrolia CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
473 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Petrolia CISD School District, which is ranked #816 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#755 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Petrolia CISD  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Petrolia CISD  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.
47%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Petrolia CISD  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.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Petrolia CISD  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 Petrolia CISD  School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
53%
# Black Students
6 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
385 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
81%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
39
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
25
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,641 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,924 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Petrolia CISD  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
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Petrolia CISD  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
$20,641
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Petrolia CISD  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
$18,924
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Petrolia CISD  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 Petrolia CISD School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petrolia Junior High/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8307 Fm 810
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Petrolia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 S Prairie Ave
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Petrolia CISD School District?
Petrolia CISD School District manages 2 public schools serving 473 students.
What is the rank of Petrolia CISD School District?
Petrolia CISD School District is ranked #816 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 Petrolia CISD School District?
81% of Petrolia CISD School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Petrolia CISD School District?
Petrolia CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Petrolia CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,924 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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