Sulphur Springs ISD School District

631 Connally St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sulphur Springs ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,339 students in Sulphur Springs ISD 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 Sulphur Springs ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
4,339 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Sulphur Springs ISD School District, which is ranked #483 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#481 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Sulphur Springs ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sulphur Springs ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sulphur Springs ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Sulphur Springs ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
16 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,287 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
53%
# Black Students
436 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
2,348 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
54%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
208 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
230
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
277
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
319
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
310
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
320
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
304
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
319
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
327
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
371
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
349
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
323
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
295
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,055 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,609 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Sulphur Springs ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Sulphur Springs ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,055
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Sulphur Springs ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,609
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Sulphur Springs ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sulphur Springs ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Springs High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Connally
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: #22.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
829 Bell St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-8466
Grades: 4-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Sulphur Springs Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
835 Wildcat Way
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-7741
Grades: 6-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #44.
Douglass Eclc
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Calvert St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4516
Grades: PK
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
Bowie Pri
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Mockingbird Ln
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-3772
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Barbara Bush Pri
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
390 N Hillcrest
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 439-6170
Grades: K-3
| 336 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rowena Johnson Pri
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Church St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4550
Grades: K-3
| 301 students
Rank: #88.
Travis Pri
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Garrison St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-5246
Grades: K-3
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Academic Center
Alternative School
808 S Davis St
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4942
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sulphur Springs ISD School District?
Sulphur Springs ISD School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,339 students.
What is the rank of Sulphur Springs ISD School District?
Sulphur Springs ISD School District is ranked #483 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sulphur Springs ISD School District?
54% of Sulphur Springs ISD School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sulphur Springs ISD School District?
Sulphur Springs ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sulphur Springs ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,609 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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