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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 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 11,028 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
13 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
11,028 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
659 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Sheldon Independent School District, which is ranked #1037 of all 1,196 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
0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
37 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
7,308 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
53%
# Black Students
3,003 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
27%
13%
# White Students
438 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
4%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
534
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
606
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
695
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
723
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
735
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
752
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
800
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
789
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
790
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
828
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
985
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,013
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
989
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
789
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,015 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,279 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,015
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,279
$14,116
Best Sheldon Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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: 9-11
| 7 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
| 600 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
| 618 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
| 599 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
| 638 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
| 612 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: 10-12
| 99 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
| 3,670 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
| 1,313 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
| 638 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
| 1,094 students
Rank: n/an/a
17010 Beaumont Hwy
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Grades: PK-K
| 563 students
Rank: n/an/a
13210 Tidwell
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Grades: PK-K
| 577 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheldon Independent School District?
Sheldon Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 11,028 students.
What is the rank of Sheldon Independent School District?
Sheldon Independent School District is ranked #1037 out of 1,196 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?
66% of Sheldon Independent School District students are Hispanic, 27% 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 $13,279 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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