For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 675 students in Sonora Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sonora Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
2 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
675 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Sonora Independent School District, which is ranked #279 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
523 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
143 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
21%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
50
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,471 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,467 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,471
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,467
$14,148
Best Sonora Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
907 S Concho Ave
Sonora, TX 76950
(325) 387-6940
Sonora, TX 76950
(325) 387-6940
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Sonora Secondary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 Tayloe Ave
Sonora, TX 76950
(325) 387-6940
Sonora, TX 76950
(325) 387-6940
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sonora Independent School District?
Sonora Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 675 students.
What is the rank of Sonora Independent School District?
Sonora Independent School District is ranked #279 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonora Independent School District?
78% of Sonora Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sonora Independent School District?
Sonora Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sonora Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,467 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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