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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,397 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 32% 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
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,397 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Santa Fe Independent School District, which is ranked #549 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 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
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,200 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
53%
# Black Students
55 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,002 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
68%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
124
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
270
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
325
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
310
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
347
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
330
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
332
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
346
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
344
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
347
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,641 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,637 is less than the state median of $14,116. 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
$14,641
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,637
$14,116
Best Santa Fe Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 675 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
| 614 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
| 710 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
| 1,012 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
| 1,374 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: 7-12
| 11 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: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,397 students.
What is the rank of Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District is ranked #549 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe Independent School District?
68% 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 American Indian, 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 $13,637 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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