Cayuga Independent School District (Isd)

The Cayuga Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving 577 students across three schools: Cayuga Elementary (PK-5), Cayuga Middle (6-8), and Cayuga High School (9-12). The district ranks in the 85th percentile statewide, earning a 4-star rating, with standout performance driven by its secondary schools.

Cayuga High School is the district's top performer, ranking in the 88th percentile and consistently exceeding state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and English. It boasts a 92.1% graduation rate and a very low 0.5% dropout rate. Cayuga Middle is equally impressive, having earned a 5-star rating in a recent year and dramatically outperforming state averages in math and science—for example, 78% of 8th graders were proficient in math versus the state's 45%. In contrast, Cayuga Elementary is the district's most challenged school, ranking in the 63rd percentile with mixed test scores. While it shows improvement, it struggles in areas like 5th-grade science (19% proficient vs. 30% statewide) and has the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (51%).

A key takeaway is the strong academic pipeline from middle to high school, where excellent STEM preparation leads to advanced high school success. However, spending per student varies significantly—from $14,203 at the elementary to $17,896 at the high school—which may contribute to the performance gap. The elementary school also shows notable year-over-year score volatility, likely due to small class sizes. Overall, families can expect exceptional secondary education in this district, with the elementary level being an area of focused improvement.