Big Sandy Independent School District

9180 Fm 1276
Dallardsville, TX 77332-0188
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 506 students in Big Sandy Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Big Sandy Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,244 Schools
# Students
506 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Big Sandy Independent School District, which is ranked #471 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#480 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

49%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
15.9%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
20%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
12%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
13%

Showing 2008–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% White
60%
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 $17,982 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,553 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$9 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
$17,982
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,553
$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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9180 Fm 1276
Dallardsville, TX 77332
(936) 563-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Big Sandy Independent School District?
Big Sandy Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 506 students.
What is the rank of Big Sandy Independent School District?
Big Sandy Independent School District is ranked #471 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?
60% of Big Sandy Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Sandy Independent School District?
Big Sandy Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, 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 $18,553 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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