Top Rankings
Sharyland 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,732 students in Sharyland 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 Sharyland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
13 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
9,732 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
617 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Sharyland Independent School District, which is ranked #184 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
151 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9,037 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
53%
# Black Students
57 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
435 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
4%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
308
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
508
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
548
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
613
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
678
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
642
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
686
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
718
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
721
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
815
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
981
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
833
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
822
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
859
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,337 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,047 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,337
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,047
$14,148
Best Sharyland Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-6467
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
B L Gray J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 S Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5333
Grades: 7-8
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-5643
Grades: PK-6
| 670 students
Rank: #44.
Sharyland North J High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Dove
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 686-1415
Grades: 7-8
| 806 students
Rank: #55.
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 S Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 668-0426
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4205 Los Indios Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4990
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #77.
Romulo D Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2571 E 4th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 584-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
John H Shary Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 N Glasscock Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5282
Grades: PK-6
| 649 students
Rank: #99.
Sharyland High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1106 N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,546 students
Rank: #1010.
Donna Wernecke Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Dove Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 928-1063
Grades: PK-6
| 697 students
Rank: #1111.
Sharyland Pioneer High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 1/2 Mile N Shary Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,471 students
Rank: #1212.
Jessie L Jensen Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Glasscock Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5252
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5252
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #1313.
Olivero Garza Sr Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7905 N Taylor Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5353
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5353
Grades: PK-6
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sharyland Independent School District?
Sharyland Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 9,732 students.
What is the rank of Sharyland Independent School District?
Sharyland Independent School District is ranked #184 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sharyland Independent School District?
93% of Sharyland Independent School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sharyland Independent School District?
Sharyland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sharyland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,047 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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