Big Spring ISD School District
School District · Big Spring, Texas
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,360
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,360
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Big Spring ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Big Spring ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Goliad EL
Big Spring · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Spring Int
Big Spring · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington EL
Big Spring · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#316 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,360
$608 vs Texas median
District size
3,451 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Big Spring ISD ranks #316 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Big Spring ISD's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Goliad EL (8.5/10), Big Spring Int (8.3/10), and Washington EL (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Big Spring ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Big Spring ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goliad EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Big Spring Int | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Moss EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Kentwood EL | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Big Spring J H | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Big Spring H S | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Marcy EL | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Big Spring ISD
Big Spring ISD is a Big Spring, Texas school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,451 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $12,360 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Big Spring ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Goliad EL, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Big Spring ISD students show an average math proficiency of 47.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Big Spring ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Big Spring ISD with test data.
Schools in Big Spring ISD
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Big Spring
- Total Enrollment
- 3,451
- Teachers (FTE)
- 270
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Spring ISD?
Big Spring ISD has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Big Spring ISD?
The average composite rating for Big Spring ISD is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Big Spring ISD?
Big Spring ISD spends $12,360 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Spring ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Big Spring ISD is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Big Spring ISD?
Goliad EL is the highest-rated school in Big Spring ISD with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Big Spring ISD?
Across schools in Big Spring ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Big Spring ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Big Spring ISD has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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