Top Rankings
Spearman 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 743 students in Spearman Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Spearman Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
743 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Spearman Independent School District, which is ranked #175 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
498 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
241 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
33%
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:
45
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
59
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,048 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,879 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,048
$13,417
Spending / Student
$19,879
$14,148
Best Spearman Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spearman High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
403 E 11th Ave
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2584
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2584
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Spearman J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
313 W 5th Ave
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2563
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2563
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Gus Birdwell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 S Townsend St
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2565
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2565
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spearman Independent School District?
Spearman Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 743 students.
What is the rank of Spearman Independent School District?
Spearman Independent School District is ranked #175 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spearman Independent School District?
67% of Spearman Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spearman Independent School District?
Spearman Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Spearman Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,879 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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