Serving 728 students in grades 5-6, Sam Rayburn ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The SAM RAYBURN school serves the southeast part of Bryan, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 81.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Rayburn's student population of 728 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
728 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sam Rayburn ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Rayburn is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5061 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
45%
54%
Black
18%
13%
White
31%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Rayburn's ranking?
Sam Rayburn is ranked #5061 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sam Rayburn often compared to?
Sam Rayburnis often viewed alongside schools like Jane Long by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Rayburn?
728 students attend Sam Rayburn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sam Rayburn students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 18% 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 Sam Rayburn?
Sam Rayburn has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Rayburn offer ?
Sam Rayburn offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Sam Rayburn part of?
Sam Rayburn is part of Bryan Independent School District.
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