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Canutillo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,904 students in Canutillo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Canutillo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
10 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
5,904 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
411 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canutillo Independent School District, which is ranked #479 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 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#447 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
92%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
5%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,265 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,192 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,265
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,192
$14,116
Best Canutillo Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 S Desert Blvd Building N
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7965 Artcraft
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Canutillo Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 Canutillo Ave
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7600
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Bill Childress Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 Cap Carter Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7700
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Jose H Damian Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Strahan
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6800
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Jose J Alderete Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Talbot St
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Canutillo Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7311 Bosque Rd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Gonzalo And Sofia Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6550 Westside Dr
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1200
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Deanna Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Remington
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 886-6400
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 886-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Canutillo High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6675 S Desert Blvd
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7800
Canutillo, TX 79835
(915) 877-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,541 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canutillo Independent School District?
Canutillo Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,904 students.
What is the rank of Canutillo Independent School District?
Canutillo Independent School District is ranked #479 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canutillo Independent School District?
92% of Canutillo Independent School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canutillo Independent School District?
Canutillo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Canutillo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,192 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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