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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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 540 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
540 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Santa Maria Independent School District, which is ranked #1043 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 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
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
536 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
3 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
1%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
25
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,465 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,515 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,465
$13,387
Spending / Student
$21,515
$14,116
Best Santa Maria Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Grades: 12
| 6 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
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33316 River Dr
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Grades: 9-12
| 176 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
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Maria Daep
Alternative School
33316 River Dr
Santa Maria, TX 78692
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78692
(956) 565-9144
Grades: 10-11
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Maria Independent School District?
Santa Maria Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 540 students.
What is the rank of Santa Maria Independent School District?
Santa Maria Independent School District is ranked #1043 out of 1,196 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?
99% of Santa Maria Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 $21,515 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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