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Cushing Independent School District

1088 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760-0337
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 551 students in Cushing Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cushing Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
2 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
551 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cushing Independent School District, which is ranked #417 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#391 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
44%
55%
51%
50-54%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
19%
53%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
71%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,201 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,452 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,201
$13,398
Spending / Student
$12,452
$14,129

Best Cushing Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1165 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Cushing School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1088 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cushing Independent School District?
Cushing Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 551 students.
What is the rank of Cushing Independent School District?
Cushing Independent School District is ranked #417 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cushing Independent School District?
71% of Cushing Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cushing Independent School District?
Cushing Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cushing Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,452 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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