Santa Maria ISD School District
School District · Santa Maria, Texas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#345 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,319
+$7,351 vs Texas median
District size
540 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
Santa Maria ISD ranks #345 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Santa Maria ISD's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tony Gonzalez EL (7.7/10), Santa Maria Middle (6.8/10), and Santa Maria H S (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Santa Maria ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Maria ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Gonzalez EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Santa Maria Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Santa Maria H S | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santa Maria ISD
Santa Maria ISD is a Santa Maria, Texas school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 540 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. District-level spending was $20,319 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Santa Maria ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tony Gonzalez EL, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Maria ISD students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 38.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Santa Maria ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Maria ISD with test data.
Schools in Santa Maria ISD
5 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Santa Maria
- Total Enrollment
- 540
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- District spending per student
- $20,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Maria ISD?
Santa Maria ISD has 5 schools in total — 1 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 Maria ISD?
The average composite rating for Santa Maria 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 district spending per student in Santa Maria ISD?
Santa Maria ISD's district-level spending was $20,319 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Maria ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Maria ISD is 9.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Maria ISD?
Tony Gonzalez EL is the highest-rated school in Santa Maria ISD with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Maria ISD?
Across schools in Santa Maria ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Maria ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Santa Maria ISD has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.4%
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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