6.2avg / 10

Canyon ISD School District

School District · Canyon, Texas

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 11,378

Teachers (FTE): 731

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

10 elem, 6 mid, 5 high

Enrollment

11,378

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

10 elem, 6 mid, 5 high

Enrollment

11,378

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#539 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,905

$3,063 vs Texas median

District size

11,378 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Canyon ISD ranks #539 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Canyon ISD's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Heritage Hills EL (8.4/10), Reeves-Hinger EL (8.3/10), and Crestview EL (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Heritage Hills EL

Rates 8.4/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Canyon ISD schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Spring Canyon EL

STAAR proficiency rose +18.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Canyon ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Canyon ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Heritage Hills EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	436
2	Reeves-Hinger EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	646
3	Crestview EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	421
4	Canyon J H	7.9 / 10	Middle	+1.7	556
5	Sundown Lane EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	335
6	Hillside EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	363
7	Gene Howe EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	374
8	West Plains J H	6.8 / 10	Middle	+0.6	601
9	Canyon Int	6.6 / 10	Middle	+0.4	562
10	City View EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	675

See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Canyon ISD

Canyon ISD is a Canyon, Texas school district serving 21 schools.The district educates 11,378 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $9,905 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Canyon ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Heritage Hills EL, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Canyon ISD students show an average math proficiency of 70.3% and ELA proficiency of 68.1%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Canyon ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency70.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency68.1%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Canyon ISD with test data.

District Details

State: Texas
City: Canyon
Total Enrollment: 11,378
Teachers (FTE): 731
District spending per student: $9,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Canyon ISD?

Canyon ISD has 21 schools in total — 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Canyon ISD?

The average composite rating for Canyon ISD is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Canyon ISD?

Canyon ISD's district-level spending was $9,905 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Canyon ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Canyon ISD is 15.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Canyon ISD?

Heritage Hills EL is the highest-rated school in Canyon ISD with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Canyon ISD?

Across schools in Canyon ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Canyon ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Canyon ISD has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 21 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.2/10
Math Proficiency: 70.3%
ELA Proficiency: 68.1%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.