Sands Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Ackerly, Texas. The district serves parts of four counties - southeast Dawson, northeast Martin, southwest Borden, and northwest Howard.
Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sands Cisd ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: SANDS CISD's attendance zone covers the entire district in Ackerly, TX, encompassing approximately 219.4 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sands Cisd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sands Cisd's student population of 232 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sands Cisd ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sands Cisd is 0.54, 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
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Brown and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sands Cisd's ranking?
Sands Cisd is ranked #2600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sands Cisd?
The graduation rate of Sands Cisd is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Sands Cisd?
232 students attend Sands Cisd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sands Cisd students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sands Cisd?
Sands Cisd has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sands Cisd offer ?
Sands Cisd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sands Cisd part of?
Sands Cisd is part of Sands CISD School District.
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