For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 572 students in Chico Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Chico Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
572 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chico Independent School District, which is ranked #687 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#716 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
32%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
62%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,175 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,846 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,175
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,846
$14,079
Best Chico Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chico Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 Park Rd
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-2220
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Chico Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 W Sherman St
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5550
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Chico High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
263 Fm 2952
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chico Independent School District?
Chico Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 572 students.
What is the rank of Chico Independent School District?
Chico Independent School District is ranked #687 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 Chico Independent School District?
62% of Chico Independent School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chico Independent School District?
Chico Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Chico Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,846 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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