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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SABINE PASS ISD·NCES 483849004285

SABINE PASS SCHOOL

5641 S GULFWAY DR, SABINE PASS, TX 77655 · (409) 971-2321 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL372 STUDENTS
Enrollment
372
Combined
STATE 485
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
33 FTE teachers
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
228 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
23
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
21
Grade 2
21
Grade 3
23
Grade 4
21
Grade 5
24
Grade 6
26
Grade 7
36
Grade 8
27
Grade 9
29
Grade 10
39
Grade 11
26
Grade 12
39
Student demographics
White
10227%
STATE 24%
Hispanic
16945%
STATE 54%
Black
8924%
STATE 13%
Asian
62%
STATE 6%
Two+
41%
STATE 3%
Native American
21%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19252%
Female
18048%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
77.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +17.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
47.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +14.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
61.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
47.1%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+13.9pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
372
0 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 11.8:1
% White
27%
was 40%
% Hispanic
45%
was 36%
% Black
24%
was 22%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SABINE PASS SCHOOL

SABINE PASS SCHOOL is one of the cozy all-grades campuss in SABINE PASS, Texas, part of SABINE PASS ISD, with 372 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 485 students per school, that is 23% below typical.

Operationally, SABINE PASS SCHOOL answers to SABINE PASS ISD, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

On the student-mix side, SABINE PASS SCHOOL reports that the most-represented group is Hispanic (45%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 27% White, 24% Black. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 24%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.4:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 11.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 61% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Jefferson County (around 71%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, SABINE PASS SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 47.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 61.0%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Jefferson County put median household earnings sit near $60,026, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. In all, Jefferson County runs 92 public schools (combined enrollment of about 42,825 students), of which SABINE PASS SCHOOL is one.

LINCOLN MIDDLE is the nearest neighboring public school, about 9.9 miles from this campus. On composite proficiency, SABINE PASS SCHOOL comes 2nd of 8 in the immediate cluster, ahead of the nearby-schools average of 35.0%.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at SABINE PASS SCHOOL has remained close to its prior level, going from 372 students in 2018 to 372 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 40% to 27%.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
253,878
Census ACS
Median income
$60,026
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
42,825 students

Quick facts

School name
SABINE PASS SCHOOL
District
SABINE PASS ISD
Address
5641 S GULFWAY DR, SABINE PASS, TX 77655
Phone
(409) 971-2321
County
Jefferson County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
372
Teachers (FTE)
33
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
228 (61%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
483849004285
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SABINE PASS SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at SABINE PASS SCHOOL?
SABINE PASS SCHOOL enrolls approximately 372 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does SABINE PASS SCHOOL serve?
SABINE PASS SCHOOL serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SABINE PASS SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SABINE PASS SCHOOL is approximately 11.4:1 (33 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SABINE PASS SCHOOL?
At SABINE PASS SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 27% White, 45% Hispanic, 24% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is SABINE PASS SCHOOL public or private?
SABINE PASS SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by SABINE PASS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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