Santa Maria, TX (78592) is a small, rural town located in South Texas near the Mexico border. Education is highly valued in this area; there are two schools providing education to the area - Santa Maria Elementary and Santa Maria High School. Both of these schools boast a high rating from Great Schools, an independent source that rates K-12 schools across the country. Santa Maria Elementary provides a safe and supportive learning environment with dedicated teachers and staff who are committed to providing students with a quality education. Santa Maria High School offers many opportunities for students to further their educational pursuits, including honors classes, an AVID program which prepares students for college readiness, and a host of extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs, and band. Local educators strive to provide students with the best possible education while helping them develop intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally. The community of Santa Maria works together to support and foster academic success among its youth.
Santa Maria (zip 78592) schools spend $12,593 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 365 students per librarian, and 249 children per counselor.