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Sweetwater 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 7 public schools serving 1,899 students in Sweetwater Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sweetwater Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,899 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sweetwater Independent School District, which is ranked #947 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#957 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,045 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
53%
# Black Students
101 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
671 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
36%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
218
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
94
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
114
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
163
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,184 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,628 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,184
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,628
$14,116
Best Sweetwater Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Grades: 3-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Grades: 1-2
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Jp Cowen Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Grades: PK-K
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweetwater Independent School District?
Sweetwater Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,899 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater Independent School District?
Sweetwater Independent School District is ranked #947 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 Sweetwater Independent School District?
55% of Sweetwater Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweetwater Independent School District?
Sweetwater Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sweetwater Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,628 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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