Sheldon ISD School District
School District · Houston, Texas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,028
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,028
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#648 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,323
$645 vs Texas median
District size
11,028 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Sheldon ISD ranks #648 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Sheldon ISD's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sheldon EL (7.9/10), Michael R Null Middle (7.3/10), and Garrett EL (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sheldon ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sheldon ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheldon EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Michael R Null Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Garrett EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | C E King Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Sheldon Lake EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | L E Monahan EL | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | H M Carroll EL | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Royalwood EL | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | C E King H S | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Kase Academy | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sheldon ISD
Sheldon ISD is a Houston, Texas school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 11,028 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. District-level spending was $12,323 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Sheldon ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sheldon EL, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Sheldon ISD students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sheldon ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sheldon ISD with test data.
Schools in Sheldon ISD
13 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Houston
- Total Enrollment
- 11,028
- Teachers (FTE)
- 658
- District spending per student
- $12,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sheldon ISD?
Sheldon ISD has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sheldon ISD?
The average composite rating for Sheldon ISD is 5.9/10. 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 Sheldon ISD?
Sheldon ISD's district-level spending was $12,323 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 Sheldon ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sheldon ISD is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sheldon ISD?
Sheldon EL is the highest-rated school in Sheldon ISD with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Sheldon ISD?
Across schools in Sheldon ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% 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 Sheldon ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Sheldon ISD has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 13 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
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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