For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,376 students in Big Spring Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Big Spring Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
3,376 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Spring Independent School District, which is ranked #903 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 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#846 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
70%
54%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
21%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,130 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,632 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,130
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,632
$14,079
Best Big Spring Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Gr: 3-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Big Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Gr: 5-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Big Spring J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
624 E 6th St
Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 264-4135
Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 264-4135
Gr: 7-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Fordham Ave
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4148
Gr: PK-K | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Wasson Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Gr: 1-2 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Big Spring Daep
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Spring Independent School District?
Big Spring Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,376 students.
What is the rank of Big Spring Independent School District?
Big Spring Independent School District is ranked #903 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Spring Independent School District?
70% of Big Spring Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% 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 Big Spring Independent School District?
Big Spring Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Big Spring Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,632 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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