For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,054 students in Sweetwater ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sweetwater ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
2,054 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sweetwater ISD School District, which is ranked #938 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#933 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,098 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
53%
# Black Students
125 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
753 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
37%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
115
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
164
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
179
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,038 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,524 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,038
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,524
$14,384
Best Sweetwater ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Int
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Grades: 3-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Grades: 1-2
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Grades: PK-K
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweetwater ISD School District?
Sweetwater ISD School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,054 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater ISD School District?
Sweetwater ISD School District is ranked #938 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater ISD School District?
53% of Sweetwater ISD School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% 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 Sweetwater ISD School District?
Sweetwater ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sweetwater ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,524 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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