Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Big Sandy School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Sandy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Sandy School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Sandy School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sandy School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3726 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
20%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
66%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Sandy School's ranking?
Big Sandy School is ranked #3726 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Big Sandy School often compared to?
Big Sandy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kountze Middle School, Livingston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Sandy School?
The graduation rate of Big Sandy School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Big Sandy School?
512 students attend Big Sandy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Big Sandy School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sandy School?
Big Sandy School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Sandy School offer ?
Big Sandy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Big Sandy School part of?
Big Sandy School is part of Big Sandy Independent School District.
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