Sinton Independent School District (Isd)

The Sinton Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a juvenile detention center). The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools in the district, Sinton High School stands out for its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.0% and low dropout rate of 0.3%. The school also performs strongly on the U.S. History STAAR EOC exam, with 74.78% of students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages of 74.78% and 69.1%, respectively. However, the school struggles with Algebra I, where only 37.78% of students are proficient or better, lower than the district and state averages. E Merle Smith Middle School also impresses with a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I STAAR EOC exam, though it struggles more with reading and math performance in the lower grades.

The Juvenile Detention Center stands out as a unique school within the Sinton ISD, with a very small student population of only 10 and significantly higher per-student spending of $26,447, compared to the other schools in the district. This school faces unique challenges and needs, with a 0% proficiency rate on the Algebra I STAAR EOC exam.