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6.9 avg / 10

Sinton ISD School District

School District · Sinton, Texas

Students: 2,023
Teachers (FTE): 155
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,283

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

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Evaluating Sinton ISD?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sinton ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

E Merle Smith Middle

7.7/10

Sinton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Sinton EL

7.1/10

Sinton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Sinton H S

6.8/10

Sinton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Texas rank

#364 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,283

+$315 vs Texas median

District size

2,023 students

Larger than Texas median

The short answer

Sinton ISD ranks #364 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Sinton ISD's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are E Merle Smith Middle (7.7/10), Sinton EL (7.1/10), and Sinton H S (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
E Merle Smith Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sinton ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Sinton 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 E Merle Smith Middle 7.7 / 10
2 Sinton EL 7.1 / 10
3 Sinton H S 6.8 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sinton ISD

Sinton ISD is a Sinton, Texas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,023 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $13,283 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Sinton ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is E Merle Smith Middle, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Sinton ISD students show an average math proficiency of 55.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Sinton ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 55.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Sinton ISD with test data.

Schools in Sinton ISD

5 schools

District Details

State
Texas
City
Sinton
Total Enrollment
2,023
Teachers (FTE)
155
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sinton ISD?

Sinton ISD has 5 schools in total — 2 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 Sinton ISD?

The average composite rating for Sinton ISD is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sinton ISD?

Sinton ISD spends $13,283 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sinton ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sinton ISD is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sinton ISD?

E Merle Smith Middle is the highest-rated school in Sinton ISD with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Sinton ISD?

Across schools in Sinton ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sinton ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Sinton ISD has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
55.9%
ELA Proficiency
56.8%

Resources

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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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