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Sheldon Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,990 students in Sheldon 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 Sheldon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (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
10,990 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
655 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Sheldon Independent School District, which is ranked #1039 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 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1032 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
40 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,375 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
53%
# Black Students
2,872 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
26%
13%
# White Students
458 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
4%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
189 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
548
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
655
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
713
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
732
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
730
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
791
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
766
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
786
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
813
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
876
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
974
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,042
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
849
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
715
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,064 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,325 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,064
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,325
$14,148
Best Sheldon Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Point East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8003 E Sam Houston
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
H M Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10210 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4100
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4100
Grades: 1-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Royalwood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7715 Royalwood Dr
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Grades: 1-5
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17203 Hall Sheppard
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Grades: 1-5
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Sheldon Lake Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13002 Sheldon Community Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2000
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2000
Grades: 1-5
| 665 students
Rank: #66.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12017 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4200
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4200
Grades: 1-5
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Kase Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8530 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-3600
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #88.
C E King High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11433 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77044
(346) 378-7000
Houston, TX 77044
(346) 378-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,473 students
Rank: #99.
C E King Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8530 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4300
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,311 students
Rank: #1010.
L E Monahan Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8901 Deep Valley Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 454-2900
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 454-2900
Grades: 1-5
| 663 students
Rank: #1111.
Michael R Null Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12117 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 436-2800
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 436-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: n/an/a
17010 Beaumont Hwy
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Grades: PK-K
| 589 students
Rank: n/an/a
13210 Tidwell
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Grades: PK-K
| 614 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheldon Independent School District?
Sheldon Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 10,990 students.
What is the rank of Sheldon Independent School District?
Sheldon Independent School District is ranked #1039 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon Independent School District?
67% of Sheldon Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheldon Independent School District?
Sheldon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sheldon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,325 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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