Crane Independent School District

511 W 8th St
Crane, TX 79731
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,233 students in Crane 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 Crane Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,233 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Crane Independent School District, which is ranked #890 of all 1,194 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#889 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
44%
45%
51%
43%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
85%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
11%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,728 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,646 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,728
$13,352
Spending / Student
$16,646
$14,079

Best Crane Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crane High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
509 W 8th St
Crane, TX 79731
(432) 558-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Crane Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W 7th St
Crane, TX 79731
(432) 558-1050
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Crane Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W 10th St
Crane, TX 79731
(432) 558-1040
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Crane Independent School District?
Crane Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,233 students.
What is the rank of Crane Independent School District?
Crane Independent School District is ranked #890 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 Crane Independent School District?
85% of Crane Independent School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crane Independent School District?
Crane Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Crane Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,646 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,233 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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