Sundown Independent School District (ISD)
- 7TH AND SCHOOL AVE
- SUNDOWN, TX 79372
- (806) 229-3021
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 89.5% | 73.1% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 4.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $14,121 | $8,501 |
| Students Per Teacher | 9.9 | 14.5 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 638 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 64 | - |
District Test Scores
TAKS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 83.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 91.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 83.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 81.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 82.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 91.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 84.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 68.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 90.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 86.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 63.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 64.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 90.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 79.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 80.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 98.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 97.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 95.0% | |
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 638 | 9.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 77 |
| Kindergarten Students | 40 |
| 1st Grade Students | 47 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 56 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 45 |
| 4th Grade Students | 54 |
| 5th Grade Students | 50 |
| 6th Grade Students | 41 |
| 7th Grade Students | 46 |
| 8th Grade Students | 45 |
| 9th Grade Students | 58 |
| 10th Grade Students | 43 |
| 11th Grade Students | 35 |
| 12th Grade Students | 51 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | - |
| Hispanic | 332 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 17 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 336 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 360 |
| Female | 328 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 64 | 9.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 28 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 30 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 1 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 9 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 2 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 2 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 0.3 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 31 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 1 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 3 |
| School Administrators | 3 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 3 |
| Student Support Services | 1 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 21 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $20,452,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $14,440,000 | 70.6% |
| Property Tax | $13,257,000 | 64.8% |
| School Lunch | $99,000 | 0.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $20,000 | 0.10% |
| Rents and Royalties | $79,000 | 0.4% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $901,000 | 4.4% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $21,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $62,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $5,731,000 | 28.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $5,095,000 | 24.9% |
| School Lunch Programs | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Other Programs | $328,000 | 1.6% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $287,000 | 1.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $19,000 | 0.09% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $281,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $98,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $25,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $110,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Other | $30,000 | 0.1% |
| Direct - Other | $18,000 | 0.09% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $8,896,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $5,508,000 | 61.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $2,947,000 | 33.1% |
| Student Support | $256,000 | 1.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $180,000 | 0.9% |
| General Administration Support | $306,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $429,000 | 2.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,182,000 | 5.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $122,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Support Services | $472,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $441,000 | 5.0% |
| Food Services | $441,000 | 2.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 89.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 34 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Sundown Independent School District (ISD)
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 638
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 64
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7th and School St
Sundown, TX Public | 9-12 | 9 | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| SUNDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7th and School St
Sundown, TX Public | PK-5 | 369 | 13.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SUNDOWN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7th and School St
Sundown, TX Public | 9-12 | 178 | 7.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SUNDOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
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Sundown, TX Public | 6-8 | 132 | 8.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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