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Sundown Independent School District

605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Sundown Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 551 students in Sundown Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Sundown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
551 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sundown Independent School District, which is ranked #32 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#44 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
77%
44%
71%
51%
65-69%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
61%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
36%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,995 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,505 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,995
$13,398
Spending / Student
$24,505
$14,129

Best Sundown Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Sundown J High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Sundown High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: 10-11 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sundown Independent School District?
Sundown Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 551 students.
What is the rank of Sundown Independent School District?
Sundown Independent School District is ranked #32 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sundown Independent School District?
61% of Sundown Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sundown Independent School District?
Sundown Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Sundown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,505 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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