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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 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 413 students in Stamford Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Stamford Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
6,869 Schools
# Students
586 Students
3,744,431 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
250,897 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stamford Independent School District, which is ranked #471 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 $22,113 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,529 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,113
$13,371
Spending / Student
$21,529
$14,099
Best Stamford Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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