Santa Fe ISD School District
School District · Santa Fe, Texas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,289
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,289
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Santa Fe ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Santa Fe ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Roy J Wollam EL
Santa Fe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
William F Barnett EL
Santa Fe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dan J Kubacak EL
Santa Fe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#286 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,289
+$321 vs Texas median
District size
4,397 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Santa Fe ISD ranks #286 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Santa Fe ISD's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Roy J Wollam EL (8.8/10), William F Barnett EL (8.4/10), and Dan J Kubacak EL (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Santa Fe ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Fe ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy J Wollam EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | William F Barnett EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Dan J Kubacak EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Santa Fe H S | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Santa Fe J H | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santa Fe ISD
Santa Fe ISD is a Santa Fe, Texas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,397 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $13,289 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Santa Fe ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Roy J Wollam EL, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Fe ISD students show an average math proficiency of 57.9% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Santa Fe ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Fe ISD with test data.
Schools in Santa Fe ISD
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Santa Fe
- Total Enrollment
- 4,397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 270
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Fe ISD?
Santa Fe ISD has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Fe ISD?
The average composite rating for Santa Fe ISD is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Fe ISD?
Santa Fe ISD spends $13,289 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Fe ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Fe ISD is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Fe ISD?
Roy J Wollam EL is the highest-rated school in Santa Fe ISD with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Fe ISD?
Across schools in Santa Fe ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Fe ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Santa Fe ISD has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 7 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.3%
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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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