Petrolia CISD School District
School District · Petrolia, Texas
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
476
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
476
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Petrolia CISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Petrolia CISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Petrolia Junior High/high School
Petrolia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Petrolia EL
Petrolia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#645 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,786
+$818 vs Texas median
District size
476 students
Smaller than Texas median
Top-Rated Schools in Petrolia 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 | Petrolia Junior High/high School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Petrolia EL | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Petrolia CISD
Petrolia CISD is a Petrolia, Texas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 476 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. District-level spending was $13,786 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Petrolia CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Petrolia Junior High/high School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Petrolia CISD students show an average math proficiency of 57.8% and ELA proficiency of 67.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Petrolia CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Petrolia CISD with test data.
Schools in Petrolia CISD
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Petrolia
- Total Enrollment
- 476
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- District spending per student
- $13,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Petrolia CISD?
Petrolia 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 Petrolia CISD?
The average composite rating for Petrolia CISD is 5.8/10. 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 Petrolia CISD?
Petrolia CISD's district-level spending was $13,786 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 Petrolia CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Petrolia CISD is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Petrolia CISD?
Petrolia Junior High/high School is the highest-rated school in Petrolia CISD with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Petrolia CISD?
Across schools in Petrolia CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.4%. 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.4%
How we rate schools
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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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