How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dripping Springs ISD | San Marcos CISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dripping Springs, Texas | San Marcos, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 8,375 | 8,447 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dripping Springs ISD | San Marcos CISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,459 | $12,760 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.0% | 19.3% |
| State Revenue | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Local Revenue | 84.9% | 71.5% |
Dripping Springs ISD
Federal State Local
San Marcos CISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dripping Springs ISD | San Marcos CISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 18.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% | 73.9% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 7.1% | 76.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dripping Springs ISD | San Marcos CISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 421.1:1 | 426.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.8% | 34.3% |
School Types
Dripping Springs ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
San Marcos CISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.