Is Crystal City High School a good school?

Crystal City High School ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Crystal City High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 521 students attended Crystal City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Crystal City High School?

Students at Crystal City High School are 99% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Crystal City High School?

Crystal City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Benito Juarez Elementary Elementary : Dr Tomas Rivera Elementary Elementary : Zavala Elementary Middle : Sterling H Fly Junior High School

Crystal City High School

Summary:

Crystal City High School is a public high school serving 551 students in grades 9-12 in Crystal City, Texas, a predominantly Hispanic community. While the school has some unique challenges, a closer look at the data reveals both areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.

Academically, Crystal City High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with proficiency rates on state exams that are significantly below the state average. The school's four-year graduation rate has also been lower than the state average in recent years, and its dropout rate has fluctuated between 0.4% and 4.7%, which is higher than the state norm. These academic struggles may be linked to the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 80% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Crystal City High School to the nearby La Pryor High School and Carrizo Springs High School, both of which serve predominantly Hispanic student populations, Crystal City High School appears to be performing worse academically. This suggests that the challenges faced by the school may be unique or more pronounced than those of its neighbors, despite having a relatively high per-student spending level. Addressing these issues will likely require a targeted, data-driven approach that takes into account the specific needs and circumstances of the Crystal City High School community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1116 N 7th Ave
Crystal City, TX 78839-2401

(830) 374-2341

District: Crystal City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1580^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,198

Feeder schools for Crystal City High School:

Elementary:	Benito Juarez Elementary
	Dr Tomas Rivera Elementary
	Zavala Elementary
Middle:	Sterling H Fly Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 521

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.0%

White:

0.8%

African American:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crystal City High School ranks worse than 79.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crystal City High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99%), White (0.8%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crystal City High School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Crystal City High School employs 32.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crystal City High School is $11,198.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crystal City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crystal City High School 1580^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Crystal City High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Crystal City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Crystal City Independent School District (Isd) 873^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crystal City High School

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Rank History for all students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	31.99	1164^th	1427	18.4%
2005	24.74	1225^th	1429	14.3%
2006	11.46	1325^th	1430	7.3%
2007	21.90	1303^rd	1497	13.0%
2008	27.28	1287^th	1510	14.8%
2009	37.54	1213^th	1539	21.2%
2010	43.98	1162^nd	1568	25.9%
2011	46.94	1167^th	1672	30.2%
2012	25.44	1343^rd	1603	16.2%
2013	25.52	1354^th	1652	18.0%
2014	19.83	1488^th	1734	14.2%
2015	19.18	1495^th	1743	14.2%
2016	28.45	1392^nd	1762	21.0%
2017	33.26	1174^th	1777	33.9%
2018	33.08	1207^th	1797	32.8%
2019	23.59	1466^th	1857	21.1%
2021	19.77	1530^th	1861	17.8%
2022	30.43	1333^rd	1876	28.9%
2023	26.91	1450^th	1961	26.1%
2024	22.15	1580^th	1987	20.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.50	606^th	1113	45.6%
2019	21.13	983^rd	1136	13.5%
2021	11.95	1171^st	1195	2.0%
2023	26.03	1008^th	1371	26.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.07	725^th	1347	46.2%
2019	22.71	1190^th	1357	12.3%
2021	25.50	1148^th	1382	16.9%
2022	39.92	775^th	1418	45.3%
2023	30.46	1070^th	1478	27.6%
2024	18.11	1398^th	1547	9.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.16	1161^st	1794	35.3%
2019	26.62	1469^th	1818	19.2%
2021	19.97	1547^th	1848	16.3%
2022	21.43	1520^th	1847	17.7%
2023	30.31	1355^th	1897	28.6%
2024	22.95	1524^th	1883	19.1%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.86	45^th	131	65.6%
2019	43.48	66^th	113	41.6%
2021	36.32	71^st	97	26.8%
2022	67.52	26^th	114	77.2%
2023	41.00	51^st	93	45.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.73	1336^th	1781	25.0%
2019	22.05	1495^th	1798	16.9%
2021	15.50	1566^th	1815	13.7%
2022	25.73	1413^th	1841	23.2%
2023	26.48	1407^th	1891	25.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.47	132^nd	1137	88.4%
2019	58.47	614^th	1145	46.4%
2021	40.52	901^st	1177	23.4%
2022	50.88	773^rd	1172	34.0%
2023	58.60	670^th	1182	43.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.92	962^nd	1784	46.1%
2019	26.28	1470^th	1810	18.8%
2021	25.68	1430^th	1829	21.8%
2022	19.07	1613^th	1837	12.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.78	1194^th	1803	33.8%
2019	22.72	1478^th	1824	19.0%
2021	23.54	1424^th	1840	22.6%
2022	31.92	1254^th	1853	32.3%
2023	26.04	1424^th	1913	25.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crystal City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.56	1020^th	1691	39.7%
2019	27.89	1321^st	1714	22.9%
2021	24.09	1375^th	1743	21.1%
2022	36.13	1095^th	1762	37.9%
2023	31.80	1239^th	1820	31.9%
2024	21.65	1461^st	1804	19.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Crystal City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	1	1	0	589	0	n/a	n/a	591
1990	2	0	0	560	1	n/a	n/a	563
1991	3	0	0	611	0	n/a	n/a	614
1992	1	0	0	594	0	n/a	n/a	595
1993	2	0	0	574	0	n/a	n/a	576
1994	3	0	0	506	0	n/a	n/a	509
1995	3	4	0	448	0	n/a	n/a	455
1996	3	4	0	448	0	n/a	n/a	455
1997	5	4	0	452	0	n/a	n/a	461
1998	9	2	0	481	0	n/a	n/a	492
1999	5	3	0	462	0	n/a	n/a	470
2000	5	2	0	503	0	n/a	n/a	510
2001	7	1	0	509	1	n/a	n/a	518
2002	6	3	0	572	0	n/a	n/a	581
2003	6	3	0	572	0	n/a	n/a	581
2004	6	4	0	560	0	n/a	n/a	570
2005	5	5	0	575	0	n/a	n/a	585
2006	5	6	0	582	0	n/a	n/a	593
2007	4	4	0	577	0	n/a	n/a	585
2008	4	4	0	563	0	n/a	n/a	571
2009	5	3	0	592	0	n/a	n/a	600
2010	2	3	0	559	0	n/a	n/a	564
2011	6	2	0	516	0	1	0	525
2012	11	2	0	518	0	1	0	532
2013	3	1	0	506	0	0	1	511
2014	4	0	0	515	0	0	1	520
2015	6	2	0	490	0	0	1	499
2016	3	3	0	508	0	0	1	515
2017	2	6	0	506	1	0	1	516
2018	2	7	2	512	1	0	1	525
2019	2	6	2	510	4	0	2	526
2020	4	4	2	528	1	0	1	540
2021	3	2	2	529	1	0	1	538
2022	4	0	0	531	0	0	0	535
2023	1	1	1	548	0	0	0	551
2024	4	1	0	516	0	0	0	521

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crystal City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	591	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	563	42.0	13.4	n/a
1991	614	42.3	14.5	n/a
1992	595	41.5	14.3	72.6
1993	576	42.0	13.7	85.6
1994	509	42.5	12.0	90
1995	455	36.2	12.6	82.2
1996	455	36.2	12.6	82.2
1997	461	35.8	12.9	81.6
1998	492	37.2	13.2	76.2
1999	470	38.4	12.2	77.4
2000	510	37.8	13.5	83.5
2001	518	37.4	13.9	86.7
2002	581	36.8	15.8	85.7
2003	581	36.8	15.8	85.7
2004	570	33.9	16.8	82.3
2005	585	35.4	16.5	82.1
2006	593	35.5	16.7	84.8
2007	585	38.3	15.3	86.3
2008	571	37.3	15.3	86.7
2009	600	39.5	15.2	85.2
2010	564	39.8	14.1	83.9
2011	525	37.2	14.0	82.1
2012	532	30.8	17.2	72
2013	511	30.3	16.8	77.7
2014	520	31.3	16.5	79.8
2015	499	34.0	14.6	65.9
2016	515	36.0	14.3	51.1
2017	516	39.7	12.9	60.3
2018	525	33.6	15.6	63
2019	526	33.1	15.8	77.9
2020	540	33.6	16.0	79.1
2021	538	29.9	17.9	80.3
2022	535	31.6	16.9	81.1
2023	551	34.1	16.1	82
2024	521	32.8	15.8	77.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crystal City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	591	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	563	42.0	13.4	n/a
1991	614	42.3	14.5	n/a
1992	595	41.5	14.3	72.6
1993	576	42.0	13.7	85.6
1994	509	42.5	12.0	90
1995	455	36.2	12.6	82.2
1996	455	36.2	12.6	82.2
1997	461	35.8	12.9	81.6
1998	492	37.2	13.2	76.2
1999	470	38.4	12.2	77.4
2000	510	37.8	13.5	83.5
2001	518	37.4	13.9	86.7
2002	581	36.8	15.8	85.7
2003	581	36.8	15.8	85.7
2004	570	33.9	16.8	82.3
2005	585	35.4	16.5	82.1
2006	593	35.5	16.7	84.8
2007	585	38.3	15.3	86.3
2008	571	37.3	15.3	86.7
2009	600	39.5	15.2	85.2
2010	564	39.8	14.1	83.9
2011	525	37.2	14.0	82.1
2012	532	30.8	17.2	72
2013	511	30.3	16.8	77.7
2014	520	31.3	16.5	79.8
2015	499	34.0	14.6	65.9
2016	515	36.0	14.3	51.1
2017	516	39.7	12.9	60.3
2018	525	33.6	15.6	63
2019	526	33.1	15.8	77.9
2020	540	33.6	16.0	79.1
2021	538	29.9	17.9	80.3
2022	535	31.6	16.9	81.1
2023	551	34.1	16.1	82
2024	521	32.8	15.8	77.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crystal City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$900 (8.7%)	$9,386 (91.2%)	$10,287
2020	$1,087 (10.3%)	$9,449 (89.7%)	$10,537
2021	$2,034 (18.2%)	$9,164 (81.8%)	$11,198

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crystal City High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1466^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1450^th of 1961 High schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Crystal City High School)	21	20	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Crystal City Independent School District (Isd))	38	26	12%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Crystal City High School)	59	34	25%
End of Course Biology (Crystal City Independent School District (Isd))	59	34	25%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Crystal City High School)	30	40	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Crystal City Independent School District (Isd))	30	40	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Crystal City High School)	29	40	11%
End of Course English II Reading (Crystal City Independent School District (Isd))	29	40	11%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Crystal City High School)	52	71	19%
End of Course U.S. History (Crystal City Independent School District (Isd))	52	71	19%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	526	551	4.8%
African American	6	1	83.3%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	510	548	7.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.9%	82%	4.1%

Schools Near Crystal City High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crystal City High School	Public	9-12	1116 N 7th Ave	Crystal City	78839	Zavala County	Crystal City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 374-2341	521	33	15.8	77.4%	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	516 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.2	1580^th of 1987 public high schools	20.5%		26.9	1450^th of 1961 public high schools	26.1%	130	18.8	32.2	26.4	38.9	64.2							$11,198	$2,034	$9,164
Carrizo Springs High School	Public	9-12	335 Fm Rd 1917	Carrizo Springs	78834	Dimmit County	Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 876-9393	574	46	12.3	78.4%	19 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	546 (95.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	26.3	1485^th of 1987 public high schools	25.3%		27.7	1433^rd of 1961 public high schools	26.9%	52	8.6	38.3	40.2	52.1	52.6							$15,056	$1,781	$13,275
La Pryor High School	Public	7-12	165 E Edith St	La Pryor	78872	Zavala County	La Pryor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 365-4007	195	21	9.4	87.2%	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	187 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.8	890^th of 1987 public high schools	55.2%		38.6	1207^th of 1961 public high schools	38.4%	317	48.8	57.1	58.5	54.8	73.9	47.8	25.0	5.6	28.2	2.3	4.6	$15,014	$614	$14,400

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