Top Rankings
Cleveland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 11,970 students in Cleveland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cleveland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
11,970 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
804 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cleveland Independent School District, which is ranked #1141 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 92% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1144 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
87%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
9%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,001 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,551 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$174 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,001
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,551
$14,117
Best Cleveland Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Northside Blvd
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4628
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4628
Gr: PK-5 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1922 Rd 3549
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 761-7540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 761-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Shell St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0125
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0125
Gr: PK-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Fort Worth
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0594
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0594
Gr: PK-5 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 593-1148
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 593-1148
Gr: 6-8 | 1,458 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Pine Burr Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7054 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(346) 799-4900
Cleveland, TX 77327
(346) 799-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Gr: 9-12 | 3,592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Gr: 3-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
7499 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
7581 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland Independent School District?
Cleveland Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 11,970 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland Independent School District?
Cleveland Independent School District is ranked #1141 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 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland Independent School District?
87% of Cleveland Independent School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleveland Independent School District?
Cleveland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cleveland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,551 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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