For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 649 students in Big Sandy Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Big Sandy Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
649 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Sandy Independent School District, which is ranked #569 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,490 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,293 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,490
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,293
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Big Sandy Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Big Sandy J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Sandy Independent School District?
Big Sandy Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 649 students.
What is the rank of Big Sandy Independent School District?
Big Sandy Independent School District is ranked #569 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy Independent School District?
67% of Big Sandy Independent School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Sandy Independent School District?
Big Sandy Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Big Sandy Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,293 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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