For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 510 students in Petrolia CISD 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 Petrolia CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
510 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Petrolia CISD School District, which is ranked #856 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#803 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
13%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
77%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,143 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,551 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,143
$13,352
Spending / Student
$17,551
$14,079
Best Petrolia CISD School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petrolia Junior High/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8307 Fm 810
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Petrolia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Prairie Ave
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Petrolia CISD School District?
Petrolia CISD School District manages 2 public schools serving 510 students.
What is the rank of Petrolia CISD School District?
Petrolia CISD School District is ranked #856 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 Petrolia CISD School District?
77% of Petrolia CISD School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Petrolia CISD School District?
Petrolia CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Petrolia CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,551 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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