Spearman Independent School District

403 E 11th Ave
Spearman, TX 79081-4008
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Spearman Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 724 students in Spearman Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Spearman Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
724 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Spearman Independent School District, which is ranked #167 of all 1,196 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 increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#179 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
60%
44%
61%
51%
60-64%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
67%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
32%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,470 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,401 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,470
$13,398
Spending / Student
$20,401
$14,129

Best Spearman Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spearman High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
403 E 11th Ave
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2584
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Spearman J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
313 W 5th Ave
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2563
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Gus Birdwell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 S Townsend St
Spearman, TX 79081
(806) 659-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Spearman Independent School District?
Spearman Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 724 students.
What is the rank of Spearman Independent School District?
Spearman Independent School District is ranked #167 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spearman Independent School District?
67% of Spearman Independent School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spearman Independent School District?
Spearman Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Spearman Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,401 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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