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Santa Maria Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 567 students in Santa Maria Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Santa Maria Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
567 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Santa Maria Independent School District, which is ranked #1044 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1066 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
554 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
9 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
2%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
38
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,395 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,490 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,395
$13,417
Spending / Student
$20,490
$14,148
Best Santa Maria Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Grades: 11-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Maria Daep
Alternative School
811 E Pike
Santa Maria, TX 78692
(956) 447-2332
Santa Maria, TX 78692
(956) 447-2332
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Maria Independent School District?
Santa Maria Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 567 students.
What is the rank of Santa Maria Independent School District?
Santa Maria Independent School District is ranked #1044 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria Independent School District?
98% of Santa Maria Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Maria Independent School District?
Santa Maria Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Maria Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,490 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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