Excellent
#959 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 11% in state
Sanderson Schools
School · Terrell County ISD · Sanderson, TX
A Terrell County ISD school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
P O BOX 747, Sanderson, TX 79848
- Math 51% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sanderson Schools score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sanderson Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,500
Median home value
$137,800
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79848; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Terrell County ISD
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanderson Schools is listed in TERRELL COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanderson Schools
Sanderson Schools is a public school in Sanderson, TX, part of Terrell County ISD, serving approximately 117 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #959 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanderson Schools
What grades does Sanderson Schools serve?
Sanderson Schools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sanderson Schools?
Sanderson Schools has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanderson Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanderson Schools is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanderson Schools rank in TX?
Sanderson Schools ranks #959 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sanderson Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanderson Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sanderson Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanderson Schools has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sanderson Schools a charter school?
No, Sanderson Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanderson Schools a Title I school?
No, Sanderson Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanderson Schools?
48.7% of students at Sanderson Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Terrell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (432) 345-2515
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 79848)
- 804
- Area median age
- 60.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79848; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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