Sabinal Independent School District

409 W Cullins
Sabinal, TX 78881
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 462 students in Sabinal Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sabinal Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
462 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sabinal Independent School District, which is ranked #729 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#753 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
44%
46%
51%
25-29%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%
(2022-23)
22%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
86%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
13%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,950 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,011 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,950
$13,371
Spending / Student
$20,011
$14,099

Best Sabinal Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sabinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 N Pickford
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Sabinal Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 W Cullins
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sabinal Independent School District?
Sabinal Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 462 students.
What is the rank of Sabinal Independent School District?
Sabinal Independent School District is ranked #729 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 Sabinal Independent School District?
86% of Sabinal Independent School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sabinal Independent School District?
Sabinal Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sabinal Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,011 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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