Edinburg CISD School District
School District · Edinburg, Texas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
44
31 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
44
31 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Edinburg CISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Edinburg CISD 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.
Jefferson Elem
Edinburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brewster EL
Edinburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Canterbury EL
Edinburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#428 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,129
+$161 vs Texas median
District size
33,810 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Edinburg CISD ranks #428 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Edinburg CISD's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 41 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson Elem (8.6/10), Brewster EL (8.6/10), and Canterbury EL (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Edinburg CISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Edinburg CISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Edinburg CISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (41 of 44). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Elem | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Brewster EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Canterbury EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Austin EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Trevino EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Dr Kay Teer Crawford EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Cavazos EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Robert R Vela H S | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Elias Longoria SR Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | South Middle | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 44 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Edinburg CISD
Edinburg CISD is a Edinburg, Texas school district serving 44 schools. The district educates 33,810 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $13,129 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Edinburg CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brewster EL, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Edinburg CISD students show an average math proficiency of 64.0% and ELA proficiency of 63.5%.
The district includes 31 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Edinburg CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Edinburg CISD with test data.
Schools in Edinburg CISD
44 schools Elementary Schools 31
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 5
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Edinburg
- Total Enrollment
- 33,810
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,302
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edinburg CISD?
Edinburg CISD has 44 schools in total — 31 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 Edinburg CISD?
The average composite rating for Edinburg CISD is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Edinburg CISD?
Edinburg CISD spends $13,129 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edinburg CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Edinburg CISD is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Edinburg CISD?
Brewster EL is the highest-rated school in Edinburg CISD with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Edinburg CISD?
Across schools in Edinburg CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Edinburg CISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Edinburg CISD has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 44 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.5%
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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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