For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 466 students in Sabinal Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
466 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sabinal Independent School District, which is ranked #670 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#798 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
86%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
13%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,805 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,839 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,805
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,839
$14,116
Best Sabinal Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sabinal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 N Pickford
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2436
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Sabinal Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 W Cullins
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Sabinal, TX 78881
(830) 988-2475
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sabinal Independent School District?
Sabinal Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 466 students.
What is the rank of Sabinal Independent School District?
Sabinal Independent School District is ranked #670 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $19,839 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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