Sanderson Schools

Sanderson Schools is a public school in Sanderson, TX, part of the TERRELL COUNTY ISD. The school serves approximately 117 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile among TX schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 60% proficiency in math and 45% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $52,500, where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 117 students, Sanderson Schools is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1, Sanderson Schools offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Sanderson Schools may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.