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Salado Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,351 students in Salado Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Salado Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,351 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Salado Independent School District, which is ranked #396 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
627 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
53%
# Black Students
28 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,576 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
67%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
159
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
171
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,613 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,239 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,613
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,239
$14,116
Best Salado Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salado High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1880 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 1,031 students
Rank: #33.
Salado Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1169 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Daep
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco Dr
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 982-3505
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 982-3505
Grades: 6-11
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salado Independent School District?
Salado Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,351 students.
What is the rank of Salado Independent School District?
Salado Independent School District is ranked #396 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salado Independent School District?
67% of Salado Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salado Independent School District?
Salado Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Salado Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,239 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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