Big Spring ISD School District
School District · Big Spring, Texas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,360
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,360
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#486 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,360
$608 vs Texas median
District size
3,451 students
Much larger than Texas median
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 6.7/10, Big Spring ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington EL, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Big Spring ISD students show an average math proficiency of 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 27.9%.
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 6.7/10. 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?
Washington EL is the highest-rated school in Big Spring ISD with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Big Spring ISD?
Across schools in Big Spring ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.9%. 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 6.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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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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