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6.2 avg / 10

Center ISD School District

School District · Center, Texas

Students: 2,434
Teachers (FTE): 177
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,198

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

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Evaluating Center ISD?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Center ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Roughrider Academy

6.8/10

Center · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Center Middle

6.7/10

Center · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Center EL

6.0/10

Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Texas rank

#555 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,198

$770 vs Texas median

District size

2,434 students

Larger than Texas median

The short answer

Center ISD ranks #555 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Center ISD's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Roughrider Academy (6.8/10), Center Middle (6.7/10), and Center EL (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Center ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Roughrider Academy 6.8 / 10
2 Center Middle 6.7 / 10
3 Center EL 6.0 / 10
4 Center H S 5.4 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Center ISD

Center ISD is a Center, Texas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,434 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $12,198 per student annually.

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Roughrider Academy, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Center ISD students show an average math proficiency of 55.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 55.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.9%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in Center ISD

5 schools

District Details

State
Texas
City
Center
Total Enrollment
2,434
Teachers (FTE)
177
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Center ISD?

Center ISD has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Center ISD?

The average composite rating for Center 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 per-pupil spending in Center ISD?

Center ISD spends $12,198 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Center ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Center ISD is 13.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Center ISD?

Roughrider Academy is the highest-rated school in Center ISD with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Center ISD?

Across schools in Center ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Center ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Center ISD has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 5 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
55.3%
ELA Proficiency
53.9%

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.

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