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#41 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

Cayuga H S

High School · Cayuga ISD · Cayuga, TX

A Cayuga ISD high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 427, Cayuga, TX 75832

  • Math 65% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+21.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$17,249
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Cayuga H S score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cayuga H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cayuga ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,249NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cayuga H S is listed in CAYUGA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cayuga H S

Cayuga H S is a public high school in Cayuga, TX, part of Cayuga ISD, serving approximately 187 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cayuga H S

What grades does Cayuga H S serve?

Cayuga H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cayuga H S?

Cayuga H S has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cayuga H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Cayuga H S is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cayuga H S rank in TX?

Cayuga H S ranks #41 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Cayuga H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Cayuga H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cayuga H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cayuga H S has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cayuga H S a charter school?

No, Cayuga H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cayuga H S a Title I school?

No, Cayuga H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cayuga H S?

40.6% of students at Cayuga H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
187
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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