How do these districts compare?
| Metric | CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD | MESQUITE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUSTON, Texas | MESQUITE, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 118,010 | 38,356 |
| Number of Schools | 89 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD | MESQUITE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,636 | $14,391 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.5% | 14.9% |
| State Revenue | 28.5% | 54.7% |
| Local Revenue | 56.0% | 30.4% |
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
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MESQUITE ISD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD | MESQUITE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.4% | 8.1% |
| African American | 21.1% | 25.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.9% | 62.4% |
| Asian | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 80.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD | MESQUITE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 292 | 99 |
| Schools with AP | 12 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 435.7:1 | 466.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 24.0% |
School Types
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
MESQUITE ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.