Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sanderson Schools ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanderson Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sanderson Schools's student population of 133 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sanderson Schools ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanderson Schools is 0.49, which is less 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
#1612 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanderson Schools's ranking?
Sanderson Schools is ranked #1612 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sanderson Schools?
The graduation rate of Sanderson Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sanderson Schools?
133 students attend Sanderson Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sanderson Schools students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanderson Schools?
Sanderson Schools has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanderson Schools offer ?
Sanderson Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sanderson Schools part of?
Sanderson Schools is part of Terrell County ISD School District.
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