Top Rankings
Cleburne Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,082 students in Cleburne Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cleburne Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
7,082 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
546 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cleburne Independent School District, which is ranked #848 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#842 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
44%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
44%
25%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,589 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,021
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,589
$14,116
Best Cleburne Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerard Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 Hyde Park
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2130
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2130
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Team School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1005 S Anglin
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2160
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Marti Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 W Kilpatrick
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1650
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1650
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1492 Is Grove Rd
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2000
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E Henderson
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2300
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2300
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Westhill Dr
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2030
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2030
Gr: PK-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Country Club
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Gr: 5-7 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Hix Rd
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Phillips St
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2060
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2060
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Cleburne High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 N Nolan River Rd
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1200
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Ad Wheat Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Woodard Ave
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
J J A E P
Alternative School
505 N Ridgeway Ste 100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleburne Independent School District?
Cleburne Independent School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,082 students.
What is the rank of Cleburne Independent School District?
Cleburne Independent School District is ranked #848 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne Independent School District?
44% of Cleburne Independent School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleburne Independent School District?
Cleburne Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cleburne Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,589 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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