Summary:
The Sonora Independent School District (Isd) in Sonora, Texas, serves 643 students across two schools: Sonora Elementary (PK-6) and Sonora Secondary School (7-12), with the district earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 40th percentile statewide.
Sonora Secondary School is the district's standout performer, particularly in high school English Language Arts, where it has consistently outperformed the state average in English I and II Reading. The school also boasts an exceptional 98.3% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, alongside dramatic year-over-year improvements like 7th-grade Reading jumping from 33% to 63% proficiency and Algebra I more than doubling to 44%. In contrast, Sonora Elementary faces more challenges, with math scores significantly below state averages across all grades, though it shows pockets of strength in reading, such as 6th-grade Reading soaring from 40% to 70% proficiency. The elementary school also has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (51.78%) compared to the secondary school (42.09%).
A key finding is the spending paradox: the district spends 34% more per student at the secondary level ($16,440) than at the elementary level ($12,272), despite the elementary school struggling more academically. Additionally, middle school science and social studies scores are alarmingly low, with only 8% of 8th graders proficient in Social Studies in 2024-2025. The secondary school benefits from a much lower student-teacher ratio (8.5:1) compared to the elementary school (13.7:1), which may contribute to its stronger outcomes. Overall, while Sonora Secondary School excels in graduation rates and high school English, the district faces systemic challenges in elementary math and middle school science and social studies that warrant attention.
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