Sinton Independent School District
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Sinton Independent School District is a public school district
based in Sinton
, Texas
(USA
).
Located in San Patricio county, Sinton is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Less than 30 miles (48.3 km) north of Corpus Christi, it is situated close to the Gulf of Mexico and the amenities of an urban area. Yet the small town quality of life is preserved and revered by the community. Many churches, representing various denominations, thrive in Sinton. The citizens have access to a hospital close at hand. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi provides convenient and valuable high education opportunities.
Sinton ISD has an enrollment of 2,100+ students in its 200+ square mile area. Students attend classes on one of four campuses, including Sinton High School, E. Merle Smith Middle School, Sinton Elementary, and Welder Elementary. 78.7% of the student body is Hispanic, 19.8% is White, with the remaining 1.5% Black, Asian, and Native American students.
Academically, Sinton ISD has performed well and is a state of Texas "Recognized" district. The elementary grades employ a variety of teaching strategies and curriculums, including: Balanced Literacy, Accelerated Reader, and Reading Renaissance. The Talent Pool enriches potentially gifted students in all content areas.
In 2009 & 2010, the school district was rated "Recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
In addition to Sinton, the district also serves the communities of St. Paul
, Rancho Chico
, Del Sol-Loma Linda
, and Morgan Farm Area
.
School district
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based in Sinton
Sinton, Texas
Sinton is a city in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,676 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of San Patricio County...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
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).
Located in San Patricio county, Sinton is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Less than 30 miles (48.3 km) north of Corpus Christi, it is situated close to the Gulf of Mexico and the amenities of an urban area. Yet the small town quality of life is preserved and revered by the community. Many churches, representing various denominations, thrive in Sinton. The citizens have access to a hospital close at hand. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi provides convenient and valuable high education opportunities.
Sinton ISD has an enrollment of 2,100+ students in its 200+ square mile area. Students attend classes on one of four campuses, including Sinton High School, E. Merle Smith Middle School, Sinton Elementary, and Welder Elementary. 78.7% of the student body is Hispanic, 19.8% is White, with the remaining 1.5% Black, Asian, and Native American students.
Academically, Sinton ISD has performed well and is a state of Texas "Recognized" district. The elementary grades employ a variety of teaching strategies and curriculums, including: Balanced Literacy, Accelerated Reader, and Reading Renaissance. The Talent Pool enriches potentially gifted students in all content areas.
In 2009 & 2010, the school district was rated "Recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
In addition to Sinton, the district also serves the communities of St. Paul
St. Paul, San Patricio County, Texas
St. Paul is a census-designated place in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. The population was 542 at the 2000 census.-Geography:St...
, Rancho Chico
Rancho Chico, Texas
Rancho Chico is a census-designated place in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. The population was 309 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rancho Chico is located at ....
, Del Sol-Loma Linda
Del Sol-Loma Linda, Texas
Del Sol-Loma Linda is a census-designated place in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. The population was 726 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Del Sol-Loma Linda is located at ....
, and Morgan Farm Area
Morgan Farm Area, Texas
Morgan Farm Area is a census-designated place in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. The population was 484 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Morgan Farm Area is located at ....
.
Schools
- Sinton High School (Grades 9-12)
- E. Merle Smith Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Sinton Elementary (Grades 3-5)
- Welder Elementary (Grades PK-2)
- Dave Odem Learning Center