Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)

The Sharyland Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 196 out of 968 districts in Texas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, a high school, is the highest-ranked in the district, ranking 227 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and earning a 5-star rating. It boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, along with very high proficiency rates on STAAR end-of-course exams. At the elementary level, Harry Shimotsu Elementary is the highest-ranked in the district, ranking 295 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating, with exceptional student performance on STAAR reading and math assessments.

However, the district also faces some challenges. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, ranging from 83.88% to 96.87% across the schools. Additionally, a high percentage of students, from 50.9% to 87.66%, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges. While the high schools have strong graduation rates, there is significant variation in academic performance across the district, with some schools excelling and others struggling. Understanding the factors contributing to this variation and ensuring equitable resource allocation will be key focus areas for the Sharyland ISD moving forward.