Sinton Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sinton Isd

Sinton ISD serves a district spanning multiple small communities in San Patricio County, Texas, with a total enrollment across pre-K through grade 12. The district stretches across the cities of Sinton, Mathis, Odem, and Taft, each with somewhat different housing markets but all anchored in this rural Texas region. The area is on the cusp of economic growth, with a major steel mill project reshaping the district's financial footing and outlook.

The most significant recent development is the completion of a new high school, which opened for the 2023-24 school year following passage of a major bond. This facility replaced an older building and was paired with a new sports and multi-purpose complex, expanded agricultural facilities, and renovations across the other campuses. The timing matters: the bond was structured so that residents saw no school tax rate increase despite these major improvements, because a large industrial tax base from the steel mill dramatically increased the district's certified property value. For families considering relocating to the area, this is meaningful: the district received substantial new infrastructure without a tax burden increase.

Housing values in the district vary by zip code but center around typical working-family ranges. The market has shown modest annual appreciation. Rental and ownership costs remain relatively affordable compared to state and national medians, placing the area within reach for families of moderate income.

On academics, Sinton ISD's state test results show mixed strength by subject and grade. In English language arts, the district shows better performance in the elementary grades, with about half of third and fifth graders meeting proficiency standards; performance dips somewhat at the middle and upper middle grades. Math shows more uneven patterns, with third graders at about a quarter proficient, fourth and fifth graders climbing to around four in ten, a notable drop in sixth grade, and seventh grade proficiency falling sharply before recovering in eighth. Science and social studies proficiency are consistently lower, with roughly one in four to one in five students meeting standards. Across all subjects, the district's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among San Patricio County's six districts, a meaningful but not dominant position.

Chronic absenteeism is running at a rate that sits above the county median, suggesting this is an area the district is likely monitoring. The district spends per pupil in the lower-middle range for its county peers, neither the lowest nor highest funded.

A strength the district has secured is universal free breakfast and lunch for all students under the federal Community Eligibility Provision, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This removes a cost barrier that affects every family, regardless of income.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting the region's demographics. The district's five schools include two elementary campuses, a middle school, a high school, and a juvenile detention center campus. Beyond the state test data provided, information about specific course offerings, advanced placement, career pathways, staff ratios, or special programs was not available; a parent considering the district should reach out directly to learn about those offerings and how they align with a student's goals.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,023

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 83%

Black 1%

White 16%

Asian 0%

Two+ 0%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

49%

56%

Gr 4

41%

62%

Gr 5

45%

73%

Gr 6

36%

61%

Gr 7

24%

60%

Gr 8

35%

61%

Math

Gr 3

17%

35%

Gr 4

35%

52%

Gr 5

29%

67%

Gr 6

15%

37%

Gr 7

18%

Gr 8

27%

52%

Science

Gr 5

11%

41%

Gr 8

20%

33%

Social studies

Gr 8

16%

22%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

44%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

37%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

WELDER EL

SINTON H S

E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE

JUVENILE DETENTION CTR

SINTON EL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

24%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

44%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 6

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

37%

Grade 7

46%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

23%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

19%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$164,927

Year-over-year change+3.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$129K to $199K

vs. state typical0.55x

vs. national typical0.45x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78387	Sinton	$166K	+4.8%	66.2%
78390	Taft	$150K	+5.2%	20.9%
78370	Odem	$199K	-5.4%	9.7%
78368	Mathis	$129K	-3.5%	3.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$832/mo

Home price / national median income2.0x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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