Cameron Independent School District

304 E 12th
Cameron, TX 76520-2751
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cameron Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,488 students in Cameron Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Cameron Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% 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
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,488 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cameron Independent School District, which is ranked #816 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#819 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
44%
45%
51%
36%
46%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
53%
54%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
29%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,099 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,960 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,099
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,960
$14,079

Best Cameron Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Gr: 3-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Cameron Yoe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 E 12th St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 E 21st St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cameron Independent School District?
Cameron Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,488 students.
What is the rank of Cameron Independent School District?
Cameron Independent School District is ranked #816 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron Independent School District?
53% of Cameron Independent School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cameron Independent School District?
Cameron Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Cameron Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,960 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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