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Santa Maria ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 544 students in Santa Maria ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Santa Maria ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,181 Schools
# Students
544 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Santa Maria ISD School District, which is ranked #1046 of all 1,203 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1066 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
539 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
694,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
2 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
31
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
53
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,300 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,357 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,300
$13,640
Spending / Student
$21,357
$14,384
Best Santa Maria ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Maria Academic Academy-options Campus (6-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-6308
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11224 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-9144
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Maria ISD School District?
Santa Maria ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the rank of Santa Maria ISD School District?
Santa Maria ISD School District is ranked #1046 out of 1,203 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria ISD School District?
99% of Santa Maria ISD School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Maria ISD School District?
Santa Maria ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Maria ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,357 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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