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Quinlan 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 2,889 students in Quinlan Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Quinlan Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
2,889 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Quinlan Independent School District, which is ranked #953 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#957 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,200 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
53%
# Black Students
25 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,547 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
54%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
181
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
200
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
221
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
191
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
224
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
222
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
254
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
220
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,530 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,236 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,530
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,236
$14,116
Best Quinlan Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
423 Panther Path
Quinlan, TX 75474
(903) 356-1501
Quinlan, TX 75474
(903) 356-1501
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
A E Butler Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Clardy Dr
Quinlan, TX 75474
(903) 356-1401
Quinlan, TX 75474
(903) 356-1401
Grades: 3-5
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
Wh Ford High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10064 S Business 34
Quinlan, TX 75474
(903) 356-1600
Quinlan, TX 75474
(903) 356-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 S Business 34
Quinlan, TX 75474
(903) 356-1301
Quinlan, TX 75474
(903) 356-1301
Grades: PK-2
| 793 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Quinlan Independent School District?
Quinlan Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,889 students.
What is the rank of Quinlan Independent School District?
Quinlan Independent School District is ranked #953 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 Quinlan Independent School District?
54% of Quinlan Independent School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Quinlan Independent School District?
Quinlan Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Quinlan Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,236 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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