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 8 public preschools serving 4,701 students in Sharyland Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Sharyland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,160 Schools
# Students
9,732 Students
2,149,057 Students
# Teachers
617 Teachers
145,828 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
12 Students
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
151 Students
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9,037 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
55%
# Black Students
57 Students
272,676 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
435 Students
518,439 Students
% White Students
4%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
70,112 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
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
548
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
613
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
678
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
642
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
686
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
718
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
721
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
815
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
981
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
833
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
822
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
859
5,297
# 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 Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
