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Sinton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,023 students in Sinton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sinton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,023 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sinton Independent School District, which is ranked #704 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#690 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,676 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
53%
# Black Students
15 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
314 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
16%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
147
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,789 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,706 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,789
$13,387
Spending / Student
$16,706
$14,116
Best Sinton Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sinton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Bowie Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6900
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6900
Grades: 3-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Sinton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Pirate Blvd
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6650
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6650
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
E Merle Smith Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S San Patricio Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 Hamilton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Grades: PK-2
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sinton Independent School District?
Sinton Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,023 students.
What is the rank of Sinton Independent School District?
Sinton Independent School District is ranked #704 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sinton Independent School District?
83% of Sinton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sinton Independent School District?
Sinton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sinton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,706 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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