For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,961 students in Sinton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sinton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
5 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,961 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sinton Independent School District, which is ranked #702 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#690 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
83%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
15%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,627 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 68% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,830 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$74 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$29,627
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$37,830
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Sinton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sinton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Bowie Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6900
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6900
Gr: 3-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
E Merle Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S San Patricio Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Sinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Pirate Blvd
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6650
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6650
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Gr: 8-11 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Hamilton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sinton Independent School District?
Sinton Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,961 students.
What is the rank of Sinton Independent School District?
Sinton Independent School District is ranked #702 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 Sinton Independent School District?
83% of Sinton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sinton Independent School District?
Sinton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sinton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,830 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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