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Stratford Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 534 students in Stratford Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Stratford Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
534 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stratford Independent School District, which is ranked #453 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#455 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
63%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
34%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,644 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,404 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,644
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,404
$14,116
Best Stratford Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stratford J High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 N 8th St
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3320
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3320
Grades: 5-8
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Allen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Shirley
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3340
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3340
Grades: PK-4
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Stratford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 N 8th St
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3330
Stratford, TX 79084
(806) 366-3330
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stratford Independent School District?
Stratford Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Stratford Independent School District?
Stratford Independent School District is ranked #453 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stratford Independent School District?
63% of Stratford Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stratford Independent School District?
Stratford Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Stratford Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,404 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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