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Chester Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 187 students in Chester Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
51爆料s in Chester Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
2 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
187 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chester Independent School District, which is ranked #534 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
87%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,332 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,326 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,332
$13,398
Spending / Student
$15,326
$14,129
Best Chester Independent School District 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 Yellowjacket Dr
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2211
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Chester High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
273 Yellowjacket Dr
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2353
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2353
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester Independent School District?
Chester Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 187 students.
What is the rank of Chester Independent School District?
Chester Independent School District is ranked #534 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chester Independent School District?
87% of Chester Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester Independent School District?
Chester Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Chester Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,326 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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