Top Rankings
China Spring Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,037 students in China Spring Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in China Spring Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,037 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
China Spring Independent School District, which is ranked #158 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
24%
53%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
64%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,046 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,330 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,046
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,330
$14,116
Best China Spring Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
China Spring Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11495 Wortham Bend Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-5600
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-5600
Grades: 2-4
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
China Spring Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7201 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4611
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4611
Grades: 7-8
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
China Spring High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7301 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-1771
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-1771
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #44.
China Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Flat Rock Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 759-1200
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 759-1200
Grades: 5-6
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 7-11
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Bob Johnson Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4635
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4635
Grades: PK-1
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tag
Alternative School
198 Bob Johnson Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4635
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4635
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to China Spring Independent School District?
China Spring Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,037 students.
What is the rank of China Spring Independent School District?
China Spring Independent School District is ranked #158 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in China Spring Independent School District?
64% of China Spring Independent School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of China Spring Independent School District?
China Spring Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is China Spring Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,330 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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