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Stamford Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 586 students in Stamford Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Stamford Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
586 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stamford Independent School District, which is ranked #472 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#466 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
56%
54%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
36%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,005 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 $21,606 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,005
$15,449
Spending / Student
$21,606
$16,605
Best Stamford Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2701
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Stamford Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Oliver
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stamford Independent School District?
Stamford Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of Stamford Independent School District?
Stamford Independent School District is ranked #472 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford Independent School District?
56% of Stamford Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stamford Independent School District?
Stamford Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Stamford Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,606 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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