Top Rankings
Santo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 546 students in Santo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Santo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
2 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
546 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Santo Independent School District, which is ranked #235 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
96 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
429 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
78%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
38
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,022 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,051 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,022
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,051
$14,148
Best Santo Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Santo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santo Independent School District?
Santo Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 546 students.
What is the rank of Santo Independent School District?
Santo Independent School District is ranked #235 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santo Independent School District?
78% of Santo Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santo Independent School District?
Santo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,051 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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