Schulenburg Independent School District

521 Shorthorn Dr
Schulenburg, TX 78956-1467
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Schulenburg Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 684 students in Schulenburg Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Schulenburg Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
684 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Schulenburg Independent School District, which is ranked #775 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#780 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
44%
48%
51%
55-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
54%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
41%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,651 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,930 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,651
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,930
$14,079

Best Schulenburg Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schulenburg Secondary
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
503 College St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3605
Gr: 6-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Schulenburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Bucek St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Schulenburg Independent School District?
Schulenburg Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 684 students.
What is the rank of Schulenburg Independent School District?
Schulenburg Independent School District is ranked #775 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Schulenburg Independent School District?
41% of Schulenburg Independent School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Schulenburg Independent School District?
Schulenburg Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Schulenburg Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,930 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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