Sands CISD
Ackerly, TX · Sands CISD · Grades PK-12
143rd of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 66%▼ Declining
Sands CISD ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sands CISD 143rd of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 66% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — declining.
Sands CISD test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 138 students tested
Sands CISD students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 246 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 53.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.0% | 43.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Schools near Sands CISD
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sands CISD in?
Sands CISD is part of the Sands CISD district in Ackerly, Texas.
Is Sands CISD a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sands CISD 143rd of 417 Texas schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sands CISD?
White 54%, Hispanic 43%, Two or more races 2%, American Indian 1% (246 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.