Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sierra Blanca School 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sierra Blanca School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sierra Blanca, TX, encompassing an area of 1,195.5 square miles. Families may typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 37.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 46 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Blanca School's student population of 100 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn, lead, and achieve, Vaquero proud!
School Rankings
Sierra Blanca School 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 Sierra Blanca School is 0.30, 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
#4600 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Blanca School's ranking?
Sierra Blanca School is ranked #4600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Blanca School?
The graduation rate of Sierra Blanca School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Sierra Blanca School?
100 students attend Sierra Blanca School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sierra Blanca School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Blanca School?
Sierra Blanca School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sierra Blanca School offer ?
Sierra Blanca School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Sierra Blanca School part of?
Sierra Blanca School is part of Sierra Blanca Independent School District.
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