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Sierra Blanca Independent 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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 100 students in Sierra Blanca Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Sierra Blanca Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
1 School
9,245 Schools
# Students
100 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sierra Blanca Independent School District, which is ranked #689 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#686 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
83%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
12%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,770 is higher than the state median of $13,399. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,950 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,770
$13,399
Spending / Student
$30,950
$14,129
Best Sierra Blanca Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Blanca School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sierra Blanca Ave
Sierra Blanca, TX 79851
(915) 741-2781
Sierra Blanca, TX 79851
(915) 741-2781
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sierra Blanca Independent School District?
Sierra Blanca Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 100 students.
What is the rank of Sierra Blanca Independent School District?
Sierra Blanca Independent School District is ranked #689 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. 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 Sierra Blanca Independent School District?
83% of Sierra Blanca Independent School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sierra Blanca Independent School District?
Sierra Blanca Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sierra Blanca Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,950 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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