For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,905 students in Cuero Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Cuero Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
1,905 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cuero Independent School District, which is ranked #587 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#601 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
51%
53%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
38%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,388 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,352 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,388
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,352
$14,116
Best Cuero Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuero J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Industrial Blvd
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 2-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Cuero High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
611 E Prairie
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cuero Independent School District?
Cuero Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,905 students.
What is the rank of Cuero Independent School District?
Cuero Independent School District is ranked #587 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Cuero Independent School District?
51% of Cuero Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cuero Independent School District?
Cuero Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cuero Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,352 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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