Big Sandy High School is a public high school located in Big Sandy, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Big Sandy Independent School District in southwestern Upshur County, Texas In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Sandy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Sandy Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Big Sandy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sandy Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
66%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Sandy Elementary School's ranking?
Big Sandy Elementary School is ranked #2600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Big Sandy Elementary School often compared to?
Big Sandy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawkins Elementary School, Big Sandy J High School, Big Sandy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Big Sandy Elementary School?
320 students attend Big Sandy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Big Sandy Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Sandy Elementary School?
Big Sandy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Sandy Elementary School offer ?
Big Sandy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Big Sandy Elementary School part of?
Big Sandy Elementary School is part of Big Sandy Independent School District.
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