Region 6 -
College Station Independent School District
College Station ISD
College Station Independent School District (ISD) serves more than 9,000
students in its six elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two
middle schools, one high school, and one alternative school. Another
elementary school campus, Creek View Elementary, is currently under
construction. As of the 2007-08 school year approximately 61% of
students are Caucasian, 16% are Hispanic, 14% are African American, and
9% are Asian or Pacific Islanders.
An Award-Winning School District
College Station ISD has been recognized for its academic success on both
the state and the national levels. Two of the district’s twelve schools
received an “exemplary” rating on the Texas Education Agency’s Academic
Excellence Indicator System. Five others were “recognized.” In 2008, 95%
of students passed the reading, writing, and social studies sections of
the state-mandated Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. Around 89%
passed the math section, and 84% passed science. Approximately 25% of
students in College Station ISD are enrolled in advanced classes. Of the
students who took Advanced Placement exams, an average 87.4% passed.
Great staff members, including a regional Teacher of the Year, have led
students to these successes.
Outside organizations have honored College Station ISD for its
achievements. Two elementary schools were named as Honor Roll Campuses
in 2006, and Texas Monthly has recognized three College Station ISD
schools as high performing schools. Two national magazines, Newsweek and
Expansion Management, have included A&M Consolidated High School on
their lists of top high schools in the United States.
Individual students have also contributed to the district’s reputation
for success. A&M Consolidated High School boasts seventeen National
Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists. The district has also received
recognition for students’ success in national math, French, and science
competitions. In addition to its academic achievements, College Station
ISD has excellent fine arts programs, which in the last year have
included three All-State Choir winners and two All-State Orchestra
winners. College Station ISD’s recognized middle school students include
thirty-six Duke Talent State winners and three Duke Talent National
winners.
Although the district has achieved great academic successes,
administrators in College Station ISD continue to look for ways to
improve their students’ education. The District Improvement Plan
outlines the long-term goals of providing students with greater
opportunities for success through engaging both parents and the
community in the educational process.
Teaching in College Station ISD
Although many teachers come to College Station ISD for the strong
academic environment, many opportunities are also available in this
district for those who want to step up and make a difference in the
lives of needy children. Around 30% of students come from low income
families, and 31.6% are considered “at-risk.” A small percentage also
require bilingual or English as a Second Language education.
College Station ISD has just over 1,300 staff members, including around
600 teachers. These teachers enjoy an average 15 to 1 student to teacher
ratio. A number of positions are available, and new teachers earn a
starting salary of $37,000. For more information on College Station ISD,
including an online application for employment, check out the school
district’s website at http://www.csisd.org
The Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program
If you are interested in teaching in College Station ISD or any other
school district in the state of Texas but do not have a teaching
certificate, the Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program (WCACP)
is available to help you earn the certification you need without having
to return to a traditional college or university classroom setting. The
program, conducted entirely online, allows students to work at their own
pace toward completing the academic component of the certification
process.
Candidates for the WCACP have a bachelor’s degree in any field from an
accredited college or university. For more information on this exciting
online program, please visit our
Texas Teacher Certification page.
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