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8.1 avg / 10

Nueces Canyon CISD School District

School District · Barksdale, Texas

Students: 239
Teachers (FTE): 27

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,605

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.9:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#84 of 898

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.9

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,605

+$4,637 vs Texas median

District size

239 students

Smaller than Texas median

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 8.1/10, Nueces Canyon CISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Nueces Canyon EL, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Nueces Canyon CISD students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 39.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Nueces Canyon CISD with test data.

Schools in Nueces Canyon CISD

2 schools

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 8.1/10. 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 EL is the highest-rated school in Nueces Canyon CISD with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Nueces Canyon CISD?

Across schools in Nueces Canyon CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.1/10
Math Proficiency
39.5%
ELA Proficiency
50.1%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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