San Saba Independent School District (Isd)

The San Saba Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in San Saba, Texas, serving 738 students across three schools: San Saba Elementary (PK-4), San Saba Middle (5-8), and San Saba High School (9-12), with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.

San Saba High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, boasting a 97.1% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and a rising state ranking to the 59th percentile. It exceeds state averages in English I, English II, and U.S. History, and benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1 and higher per-student spending ($17,716). In contrast, San Saba Elementary is the most challenged, with a low 20th percentile ranking and test scores significantly below state averages, particularly in 4th-grade Reading and Mathematics where proficiency rates are roughly half the state average. San Saba Middle shows a mixed picture, with reading scores competitive with the state and 8th-grade Social Studies outperforming it, but mathematics remains a persistent weakness across all grades.

A key takeaway is the district's "Algebra I Cliff," where high school Algebra I proficiency, though improved to 44%, remains well below the state average of 54.03%, likely stemming from low middle school math scores. The district exhibits a clear academic split: reading and humanities are relative strengths, while mathematics and science are persistent weaknesses at every level. The elementary school appears to be the bottleneck, as low proficiency rates in early grades create foundational challenges that middle and high schools must overcome, making it the most critical area for strategic improvement in the district.