For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 671 students in Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
671 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Big Sandy Independent School District, which is ranked #412 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#438 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
53%
# Black Students
65 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
458 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
68%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
56
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,574 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,815 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,574
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,815
$14,148
Best Big Sandy Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Big Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Sandy Independent School District?
Big Sandy Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 671 students.
What is the rank of Big Sandy Independent School District?
Big Sandy Independent School District is ranked #412 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy Independent School District?
68% of Big Sandy Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Sandy Independent School District?
Big Sandy Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Big Sandy Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,815 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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