Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Big Sandy School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Sandy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Sandy School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Sandy School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sandy School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3453 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
20%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
66%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Sandy School's ranking?
Big Sandy School is ranked #3453 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Big Sandy School often compared to?
Big Sandy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kountze Middle School, Livingston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Sandy School?
The graduation rate of Big Sandy School is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Big Sandy School?
532 students attend Big Sandy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Big Sandy School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sandy School?
Big Sandy School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Sandy School offer ?
Big Sandy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Big Sandy School part of?
Big Sandy School is part of Big Sandy ISD School District.
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