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Sheldon ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,570 students in Sheldon 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 Sheldon ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
13 Schools
9,181 Schools
# Students
10,570 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
630 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Sheldon ISD School District, which is ranked #1042 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 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1032 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
36 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,162 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
53%
# Black Students
2,675 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
25%
13%
# White Students
474 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
5%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
507
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
617
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
731
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
693
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
762
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
735
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
745
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
788
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
839
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
867
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
992
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
905
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
783
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
606
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,622 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,854 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,622
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,854
$14,384
Best Sheldon ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Point East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8003 E Sam Houston
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Grades: 8-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
H M Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10210 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4100
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4100
Grades: 1-5
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Royalwood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7715 Royalwood Dr
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Grades: 1-5
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17203 Hall Sheppard
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Grades: 1-5
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
Sheldon Lake Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13002 Sheldon Community Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2000
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2000
Grades: 1-5
| 662 students
Rank: #66.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12017 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4200
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4200
Grades: 1-5
| 649 students
Rank: #77.
Kase Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8530 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-3600
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #88.
C E King High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11433 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77044
(346) 378-7000
Houston, TX 77044
(346) 378-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,186 students
Rank: #99.
C E King Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8530 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4300
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,236 students
Rank: #1010.
L E Monahan Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8901 Deep Valley Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 454-2900
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 454-2900
Grades: 1-5
| 678 students
Rank: #1111.
Michael R Null Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12117 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 436-2800
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 436-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: n/an/a
17010 Beaumont Hwy
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Grades: PK-K
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
13210 Tidwell
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Grades: PK-K
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheldon ISD School District?
Sheldon ISD School District manages 13 public schools serving 10,570 students.
What is the rank of Sheldon ISD School District?
Sheldon ISD School District is ranked #1042 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon ISD School District?
68% of Sheldon ISD School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheldon ISD School District?
Sheldon ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sheldon ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,854 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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