For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 930 students in Sweetwater Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Sweetwater Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
6 Schools
6,869 Schools
# Students
1,806 Students
3,744,431 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
250,897 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sweetwater Independent School District, which is ranked #962 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#974 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
55%
54%
% Black
5%
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 $15,966 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,381 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,966
$13,371
Spending / Student
$15,381
$14,099
Best Sweetwater Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 1-2 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.
