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Sands CISD

Sands CISD · Dawson County · 101 FIRST ST, Ackerly, TX 79713

(432)353-4888

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6/10
#238
Rank 238 out of 592
Top 40%
English Language Arts7/10 · #235 · 61st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #247 · 58th percentile
Science7/10 · #221 · 61st percentile

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School Overview

Tucked away in the small West Texas town of Ackerly, Sands CISD is a tight-knit district where everyone knows everyone — the kind of place where students don't get lost in the crowd and teachers genuinely invest in each kid's success. Performing solidly around the 60th percentile statewide, the district holds its own academically across English, math, and science, which is notable for a rural district this size. Families drawn to wide-open spaces, a slower pace of life, and a close community where school events are the heartbeat of the town will find a lot to appreciate here.

Student Demographics

147 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
81 (55%)
Hispanic
60 (41%)
Other
6 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners13 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged84 (57%)
Students with Disabilities22 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

245
Enrollment
20.9
Teachers (FTE)
11.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)