College Station ISD School District
School District · College Station, Texas
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
21
10 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
14,366
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
21
10 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
14,366
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#288 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,959
$2,009 vs Texas median
District size
14,366 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
College Station ISD ranks #288 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. College Station ISD's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Forest Ridge (9.5/10), River Bend EL (9.4/10), and Greens Prairie EL (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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 College Station ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among College Station ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in College Station ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Ridge | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | River Bend EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Greens Prairie EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Wellborn Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Southwood Valley EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | South Knoll EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Pebble Creek EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Creek View EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | College Station H S | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | A & M Consolidated Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About College Station ISD
College Station ISD is a College Station, Texas school district serving 21 schools.The district educates 14,366 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $10,959 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, College Station ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forest Ridge, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, College Station ISD students show an average math proficiency of 69.5% and ELA proficiency of 68.6%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in College Station ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in College Station ISD with test data.
Schools in College Station ISD
21 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools6
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- College Station
- Total Enrollment
- 14,366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,009
- District spending per student
- $10,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in College Station ISD?
College Station ISD has 21 schools in total — 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for College Station ISD?
The average composite rating for College Station ISD is 6.9/10. 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 College Station ISD?
College Station ISD's district-level spending was $10,959 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 College Station ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in College Station ISD is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in College Station ISD?
Forest Ridge is the highest-rated school in College Station ISD with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in College Station ISD?
Across schools in College Station ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does College Station ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
College Station ISD has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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