Top Rankings
Santa Fe Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,343 students in Santa Fe Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Santa Fe Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,343 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Santa Fe Independent School District, which is ranked #551 of all 1,201 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 93% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#556 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
20 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,159 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
53%
# Black Students
54 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
2,985 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
69%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
276
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
321
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
312
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
327
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
339
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
329
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
342
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
359
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
349
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
340
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
325
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,823 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,806 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,823
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,806
$14,148
Best Santa Fe Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William F Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11818 Hwy 1764
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
Roy J Wollam Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Ave S
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3404
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3404
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Dan J Kubacak Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4131 Warpath
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4132 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Grades: 6-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 927-3106
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 927-3106
Grades: 9-12
| 1,369 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
13304 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,343 students.
What is the rank of Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District is ranked #551 out of 1,201 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe Independent School District?
69% of Santa Fe Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Fe Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,806 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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