Stratford Independent School District

503 N 8th St
Stratford, TX 79084-0108
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Stratford 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 are 3 public schools serving 527 students in Stratford 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 Stratford Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
9,245 Schools
# Students
527 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stratford Independent School District, which is ranked #384 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#385 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
44%
60%
51%
35-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
6.7%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
63%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
34%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,063 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,353 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,063
$15,448
Spending / Student
$14,353
$16,604

Best Stratford Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratford J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
503 N 8th St
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3320
Gr: 5-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Mary Allen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 N Shirley
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3340
Gr: PK-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Stratford High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
503 N 8th St
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3330
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stratford Independent School District?
Stratford Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 527 students.
What is the rank of Stratford Independent School District?
Stratford Independent School District is ranked #384 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stratford Independent School District?
63% of Stratford Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stratford Independent School District?
Stratford Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Stratford Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,353 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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