For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,453 students in San Diego 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 San Diego Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,453 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Diego Independent School District, which is ranked #840 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#833 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
82%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,821 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,759 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$21 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,821
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,759
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best San Diego Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernarda Jaime J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Collins-parr Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Reforma
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
San Diego High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
235 S Hwy 359
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Diego Independent School District?
San Diego Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,453 students.
What is the rank of San Diego Independent School District?
San Diego Independent School District is ranked #840 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 San Diego Independent School District?
98% of San Diego Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Diego Independent School District?
San Diego Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is San Diego Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,759 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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