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Crosby Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,868 students in Crosby Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Crosby Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
6,868 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
401 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crosby Independent School District, which is ranked #540 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
52%
53%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
31%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,989 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,938 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,989
$13,387
Spending / Student
$9,938
$14,116
Best Crosby Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 N Diamondhead Blvd
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9330
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9330
Grades: 1-5
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Fm 1942
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9320
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9320
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Crosby Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Red Summit Dr
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9237
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9237
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Crosby High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Red Summit Dr
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9237
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9237
Grades: 9-12
| 2,050 students
Rank: #55.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14705 Fm 2100
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9360
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9360
Grades: 1-5
| 705 students
Rank: #66.
Drew Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 Red Oak
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9306
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9306
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #77.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14703 Fm 2100
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9264
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9264
Grades: 6-8
| 1,555 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 Runneburg
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9370
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-9370
Grades: PK-K
| 612 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crosby Independent School District?
Crosby Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,868 students.
What is the rank of Crosby Independent School District?
Crosby Independent School District is ranked #540 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crosby Independent School District?
52% of Crosby Independent School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crosby Independent School District?
Crosby Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Crosby Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,938 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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