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Sinton Independent School District

322 S Archer
Sinton, TX 78387-2405
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,023 students in Sinton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Sinton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
2,023 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sinton Independent School District, which is ranked #707 of all 1,196 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#690 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
44%
47%
51%
47%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
83%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
16%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,789 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,706 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,789
$13,398
Spending / Student
$16,706
$14,129

Best Sinton Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sinton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 S Bowie Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6900
Gr: 3-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
E Merle Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 S San Patricio Ave
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Sinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Pirate Blvd
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6650
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Hamilton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sinton Independent School District?
Sinton Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,023 students.
What is the rank of Sinton Independent School District?
Sinton Independent School District is ranked #707 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sinton Independent School District?
83% of Sinton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sinton Independent School District?
Sinton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sinton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,706 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,023 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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