Top Rankings
Sands CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 246 students in Sands CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Sands CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
1 School
9,374 Schools
# Students
246 Students
5,549,672 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
375,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Sands CISD School District, which is ranked #220 of all 1,197 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#227 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,985 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
296,549 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
2,955,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
708,944 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
132 Students
1,388,055 Students
% White Students
54%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,865 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
174,226 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
277,167
# Students in K Grade:
16
363,084
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
386,855
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
403,620
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
401,305
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
400,543
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
400,921
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
403,912
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
408,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
415,999
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
473,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
439,671
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
407,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
368,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $46,902 is higher than the state median of $13,339. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $61,297 is higher than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$46,902
$13,339
Spending / Student
$61,297
$14,066
Best Sands CISD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sands Cisd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 First St
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sands CISD School District?
Sands CISD School District manages 1 public schools serving 246 students.
What is the rank of Sands CISD School District?
Sands CISD School District is ranked #220 out of 1,197 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sands CISD School District?
54% of Sands CISD School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sands CISD School District?
Sands CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sands CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $61,297 is higher than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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