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Santa Rosa Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 931 students in Santa Rosa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Santa Rosa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
3 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
931 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Rosa Independent School District, which is ranked #927 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#922 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,066 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,744 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,066
$13,398
Spending / Student
$15,744
$14,129
Best Santa Rosa Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elma E Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 107
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9870
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9870
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Jo Nelson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Main
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9850
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Jesus R Cruz St
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Santa Rosa, TX 78593
(956) 636-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Rosa Independent School District?
Santa Rosa Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 931 students.
What is the rank of Santa Rosa Independent School District?
Santa Rosa Independent School District is ranked #927 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa Independent School District?
99% of Santa Rosa Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Rosa Independent School District?
Santa Rosa Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Rosa Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,744 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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