College Station ISD School District
School District · College Station, Texas
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
21
10 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
21
10 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating College Station ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge College Station 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.
Forest Ridge
College Station · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
River Bend EL
College Station · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wellborn Middle
College Station · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#247 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
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 #247 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. College Station ISD's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Forest Ridge (9.0/10), River Bend EL (8.9/10), and Wellborn Middle (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 56% 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 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 | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | River Bend EL | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Wellborn Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Spring Creek EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Pecan Trail Int | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Greens Prairie EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Oakwood Int | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Pebble Creek EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | A & M Consolidated Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | College Station H S | 7.3 / 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. The district invests $10,959 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, College Station ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forest Ridge, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, College Station ISD students show an average math proficiency of 70.6% and ELA proficiency of 69.4%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- College Station
- Total Enrollment
- 14,366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,009
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in College Station ISD?
College Station ISD spends $10,959 per student per year.
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 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in College Station ISD?
Across schools in College Station ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.4%. 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 7.3/10 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.4%
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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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