Stamford Independent School District

507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553-5701
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Stamford Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 583 students in Stamford Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Stamford Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
583 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Stamford Independent School District, which is ranked #465 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#461 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Stamford Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stamford Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stamford Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stamford Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Stamford Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
313 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
53%
# Black Students
27 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
208 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
36%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
34
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
47
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,226 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 $21,640 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Stamford Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Stamford Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,226
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Stamford Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,640
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Stamford Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Stamford Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 E Oliver
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Stamford Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Grades: 6-8
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Stamford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stamford Independent School District?
Stamford Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 583 students.
What is the rank of Stamford Independent School District?
Stamford Independent School District is ranked #465 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford Independent School District?
54% of Stamford Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stamford Independent School District?
Stamford Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Stamford Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,640 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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