For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 874 students in Santa Rosa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Santa Rosa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (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
874 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Rosa Independent School District, which is ranked #925 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#922 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,516 is higher 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 $20,610 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,516
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,610
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Santa Rosa Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elma E Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 107
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9870
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9870
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Jo Nelson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Main
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9850
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Jesus R Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Rosa Independent School District?
Santa Rosa Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 874 students.
What is the rank of Santa Rosa Independent School District?
Santa Rosa Independent School District is ranked #925 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 Santa Rosa Independent School District?
99% of Santa Rosa Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Rosa Independent School District?
Santa Rosa Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Rosa Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,610 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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