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Santa Rosa 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 3 public schools serving 915 students in Santa Rosa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Santa Rosa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
915 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Santa Rosa Independent School District, which is ranked #922 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#915 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
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
908 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
7 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
45
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
65
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,399 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,020 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,399
$13,417
Spending / Student
$16,020
$14,148
Best Santa Rosa Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elma E Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 107
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9870
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9870
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 107 And E Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Jo Nelson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Main
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9850
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Rosa Independent School District?
Santa Rosa Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 915 students.
What is the rank of Santa Rosa Independent School District?
Santa Rosa Independent School District is ranked #922 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 Rosa Independent School District?
99% of Santa Rosa Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Rosa Independent School District?
Santa Rosa Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Rosa Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,020 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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