Sierra Blanca Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sierra Blanca Isd

Sierra Blanca ISD serves a small population across the full pre-K through grade twelve spectrum in Hudspeth County. The district's overall academic picture shows substantial headwinds in proficiency across tested subjects and grades. Reading the state assessment data, the district's proficiency profile is uneven. In English language arts, students show more ground, with roughly a third to four in ten students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards across the grades tested; seventh and sixth graders performed strongest here. Math proficiency is markedly lower, with roughly one in six to two in ten students passing across elementary and middle grades, and some grades posting zero students meeting the bar. Science and social studies proficiency are also low; only around one in six to one in five students tested in those subjects met the standard. This is a district where most students are approaching grade-level work rather than meeting or exceeding it.

The enrollment is very small, around a hundred students total. The demographic composition is predominantly Hispanic, with a much smaller white student population and a handful of students identifying as multiracial. Data on free or reduced price lunch eligibility and on English learner status were not available, so a parent may want to reach out to the district directly for information about the economic conditions of the student population and English support services.

Among the districts in Hudspeth County, Sierra Blanca ISD's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. The district's per-pupil spending sits in the middle to upper-middle range for the county, so resource constraints alone do not appear to account for the achievement gap. Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern, running substantially higher in the district than among its county peers. This pattern often signals either underlying student or family challenges or difficulty engaging families in school participation, and a parent may want to explore this directly with the district's leadership.

The district operates a single school serving all grades. No recent bond elections, tax rate changes, or major curriculum or pedagogy shifts were found in publicly reported recent news, suggesting operational stability. The district maintains a standard state accountability rating. High school graduation rate data were not provided in this dataset, so parents of high school students should verify that outcome with the district. The school serves a rural area and a very small population, which shapes both the peer environment and the range of course and program offerings one would typically find in a larger district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 84%

White 13%

Two+ 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

27%

—

Gr 5

20%

—

Gr 6

40%

—

Gr 7

33%

—

Gr 8

43%

—

Math

Gr 3

18%

—

Gr 5

—

Gr 6

—

Gr 7

33%

—

Gr 8

20%

—

Science

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

14%

—

Social studies

Gr 8

14%

—

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

30%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

27%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

80%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

20%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

SIERRA BLANCA SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

21%

Grade 3

Grade 4

17%

Grade 5

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

14%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

29%

Grade 3

20%

Grade 4

33%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

17%

Grade 5

11%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

11%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.