For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,429 students in Salado Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Salado Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
2,429 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salado Independent School District, which is ranked #310 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#318 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
66%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,240 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,878 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,240
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,878
$14,079
Best Salado Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Salado Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1169 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Salado High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1880 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salado Independent School District?
Salado Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,429 students.
What is the rank of Salado Independent School District?
Salado Independent School District is ranked #310 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Salado Independent School District?
66% of Salado Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salado Independent School District?
Salado Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Salado Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,878 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 61% over four school years.
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