West Orange-Cove CISD School District

902 W Park
Orange, TX 77631-1107
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

West Orange-Cove CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,573 students in West Orange-Cove CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in West Orange-Cove CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,374 Schools
# Students
2,573 Students
5,549,672 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
375,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

West Orange-Cove CISD School District, which is ranked #1148 of all 1,197 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1142 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Orange-Cove CISD  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Orange-Cove 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.
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Orange-Cove 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.
19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Orange-Cove 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.
80-84%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Orange-Cove CISD  School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
296,549 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
547 Students
2,955,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
53%
# Black Students
1,356 Students
708,944 Students
% Black Students
53%
13%
# White Students
474 Students
1,388,055 Students
% White Students
18%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,865 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
174 Students
174,226 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
326
277,167
# Students in K Grade:
185
363,084
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
386,855
# Students in 2nd Grade:
181
403,620
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
401,305
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
400,543
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
400,921
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
403,912
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
408,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
415,999
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
473,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
439,671
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
407,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
368,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,604 is higher than the state median of $13,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,187 is higher than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Orange-Cove 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
$49 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Orange-Cove 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
$15,604
$13,339
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Orange-Cove 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
$19,187
$14,066
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Orange-Cove 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 West Orange-Cove CISD School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Orange-stark Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 W Green Ave
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5520
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
West Orange-stark High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Newton St
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
West Orange-stark Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Martin Luther King
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5630
Grades: K-5
| 1,103 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Cordrey
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5434
Grades: PK
| 326 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Orange-Cove CISD School District?
West Orange-Cove CISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,573 students.
What is the rank of West Orange-Cove CISD School District?
West Orange-Cove CISD School District is ranked #1148 out of 1,197 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange-Cove CISD School District?
53% of West Orange-Cove CISD School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Orange-Cove CISD School District?
West Orange-Cove CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is West Orange-Cove CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,187 is higher than the state median of $14,066. 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: 2,573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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