Top Rankings
Santa Fe Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,310 students in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
7 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
4,310 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Fe Independent School District, which is ranked #515 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 96% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#540 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
% White
66%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,383 in this school district is less 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 $14,329 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$62 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,383
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,329
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Santa Fe Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William F Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11818 Hwy 1764
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Roy J Wollam Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Ave S
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3404
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3404
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Dan J Kubacak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4131 Warpath
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9604
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4132 Warpath Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9304
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9600
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-9700
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
13304 Hwy 6
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-3526
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,310 students.
What is the rank of Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District is ranked #515 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe Independent School District?
66% of Santa Fe Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Fe Independent School District?
Santa Fe Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Fe Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,329 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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