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#3573 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 42% in state

Cushing School

High School · Cushing ISD · Cushing, TX

A high school in Cushing, TX where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1088 W BREAKAT DR, Cushing, TX 75760

  • Math 40% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$13,219
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Cushing School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.4%

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 Cushing School 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average461/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,803

Median home value

$138,900

Median rent

$1,025/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

87.7%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75760; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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.

Cushing ISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cushing School is listed in CUSHING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cushing School

Cushing School is a public high school in Cushing, TX, part of Cushing ISD, serving approximately 294 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,573 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cushing School

What grades does Cushing School serve?

Cushing School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Cushing School?

Cushing School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cushing School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cushing School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cushing School rank in TX?

Cushing School ranks #3,573 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Cushing School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cushing School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Cushing School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cushing School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cushing School a charter school?

No, Cushing School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cushing School a Title I school?

No, Cushing School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cushing School?

70.4% of students at Cushing School 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Nacogdoches County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 75760)
2,114
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
46.7
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75760; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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