Cayuga High School is a public high school located in Cayuga, Texas. It is part of the Cayuga Independent School District located in northwestern Anderson County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. During 2023-2024, Cayuga High School had an enrollment of 187 students and a student to teacher ratio of 10.55.
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cayuga Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cayuga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Cayuga Elementary School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cayuga Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cayuga Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
78%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat/ladycat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cayuga Elementary School's ranking?
Cayuga Elementary School is ranked #1616 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cayuga Elementary School often compared to?
Cayuga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cayuga Elementary School?
264 students attend Cayuga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cayuga Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cayuga Elementary School?
Cayuga Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cayuga Elementary School offer ?
Cayuga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cayuga Elementary School part of?
Cayuga Elementary School is part of Cayuga Independent School District.
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