Cleveland ISD School District
School District · Cleveland, Texas
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,970
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,970
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Cleveland ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cleveland ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cottonwood EL
Cleveland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southside EL
Cleveland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy
Cleveland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#767 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,415
+$447 vs Texas median
District size
11,970 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Cleveland ISD ranks #767 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Cleveland ISD's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cottonwood EL (7.3/10), Southside EL (7.1/10), and Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cleveland ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cleveland ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Southside EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Pine Burr EL | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Northside EL | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Eastside EL | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Cleveland H S | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Santa Fe Middle | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Cleveland Middle | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cleveland ISD
Cleveland ISD is a Cleveland, Texas school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 11,970 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. District-level spending was $13,415 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Cleveland ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cottonwood EL, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cleveland ISD students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cleveland ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cleveland ISD with test data.
Schools in Cleveland ISD
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Cleveland
- Total Enrollment
- 11,970
- Teachers (FTE)
- 806
- District spending per student
- $13,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cleveland ISD?
Cleveland ISD has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cleveland ISD?
The average composite rating for Cleveland ISD is 5.0/10. 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 Cleveland ISD?
Cleveland ISD's district-level spending was $13,415 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 Cleveland ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cleveland ISD is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cleveland ISD?
Cottonwood EL is the highest-rated school in Cleveland ISD with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Cleveland ISD?
Across schools in Cleveland ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cleveland ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Cleveland ISD has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 11 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.4%
How we rate schools
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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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