Top Rankings
Santo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 556 students in Santo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Santo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
556 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santo Independent School District, which is ranked #234 of all 1,196 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
20%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
77%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,853 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,806
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,853
$14,116
Best Santo Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Santo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Grades: 6-12
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santo Independent School District?
Santo Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 556 students.
What is the rank of Santo Independent School District?
Santo Independent School District is ranked #234 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santo Independent School District?
77% of Santo Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santo Independent School District?
Santo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,853 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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