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Excelsior Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 86 students in Excelsior 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 Excelsior Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
86 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Excelsior Independent School District, which is ranked #951 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#955 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
16%
54%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
78%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,372 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,512 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,372
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,512
$14,079
Best Excelsior Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11270 St Hwy 7 W
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Excelsior Independent School District?
Excelsior Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 86 students.
What is the rank of Excelsior Independent School District?
Excelsior Independent School District is ranked #951 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Excelsior Independent School District?
78% of Excelsior Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Excelsior Independent School District?
Excelsior Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Excelsior Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,512 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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