Sanderson Schools
Sanderson, TX · Terrell County ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-12 · Rural, remote
122nd of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 71%· Stable
302 N SECOND ST, Sanderson, TX 79848
(432)345-2515NCES ID 484242004837Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Sanderson Schools 122nd 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 71% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 71th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 77 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 117 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.7% | 53.8% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 46.4% | 41.0% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $105K in zip 79848 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2021
Data Provided by Zillow Group
What school district is Sanderson Schools in?
Sanderson Schools is part of the Terrell County ISD district in Sanderson, Texas.
Is Sanderson Schools a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sanderson Schools 122nd of 417 Texas schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sanderson Schools?
Hispanic 54%, White 41%, Two or more races 3%, Black 2% (117 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sanderson Schools cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79848 is $105K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
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.