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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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,942 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,942 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Sweetwater Independent School District, which is ranked #949 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 90-94% 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
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,061 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
53%
# Black Students
117 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
685 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
35%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
211
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
128
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,848 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,304 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,848
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,304
$14,148
Best Sweetwater Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 389 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
| 238 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
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Grades: PK
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Grades: PK-K
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweetwater Independent School District?
Sweetwater Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,942 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater Independent School District?
Sweetwater Independent School District is ranked #949 out of 1,201 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, 35% of students are White, 6% 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 12:1, 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 $14,304 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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