Top Rankings
Sweeny 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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,898 students in Sweeny Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sweeny Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
1,898 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sweeny Independent School District, which is ranked #581 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#596 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
518 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
53%
# Black Students
203 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
1,074 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
57%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
111
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
140
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,311 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,512 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,311
$13,417
Spending / Student
$17,512
$14,148
Best Sweeny Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweeny Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 Sycamore
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Sweeny J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Elm St
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Sweeny High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Ashley Wilson Rd
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 491-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweeny Independent School District?
Sweeny Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,898 students.
What is the rank of Sweeny Independent School District?
Sweeny Independent School District is ranked #581 out of 1,201 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweeny Independent School District?
57% of Sweeny Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweeny Independent School District?
Sweeny Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sweeny Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,512 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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