Nueces Canyon CISD School District
School District · Barksdale, Texas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Evaluating Nueces Canyon CISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nueces Canyon CISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Nueces Canyon Jh/hs
Barksdale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nueces Canyon EL
Barksdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#305 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,605
+$4,637 vs Texas median
District size
239 students
Smaller than Texas median
Top-Rated Schools in Nueces Canyon CISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nueces Canyon Jh/hs | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Nueces Canyon EL | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nueces Canyon CISD
Nueces Canyon CISD is a Barksdale, Texas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 239 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. The district invests $17,605 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Nueces Canyon CISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nueces Canyon Jh/hs, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Nueces Canyon CISD students show an average math proficiency of 56.8% and ELA proficiency of 69.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Nueces Canyon CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nueces Canyon CISD with test data.
Schools in Nueces Canyon CISD
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Barksdale
- Total Enrollment
- 239
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nueces Canyon CISD?
Nueces Canyon CISD has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nueces Canyon CISD?
The average composite rating for Nueces Canyon CISD is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nueces Canyon CISD?
Nueces Canyon CISD spends $17,605 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nueces Canyon CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nueces Canyon CISD is 8.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nueces Canyon CISD?
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs is the highest-rated school in Nueces Canyon CISD with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Nueces Canyon CISD?
Across schools in Nueces Canyon CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.8% 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 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.8%
- 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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