Sands CISD is a rural school district in Northwest Texas in Dawson County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 48.9% Hispanic and 59.6% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Rural
NCES Type
Rural-Remote
ESC Region
Lubbock
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The base average teaching salary was
$55,650
in 2025,
up
$11,749
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
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N/A
—
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,833per year
+$13,435
since 2015
State829thof 1,182
Region19thof 60
Peers215thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,036per year
+$11,321
since 2015
State950thof 1,191
Region32ndof 59
Peers328thof 463
All teachers
$55,650per year
+$11,749
since 2015
State821stof 1,201
Region19thof 60
Peers249thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
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Not reported
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,833per year
State829thof 1,182
Region19thof 60
Peers215thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,036per year
State950thof 1,191
Region32ndof 59
Peers328thof 463
All teachers
$55,650per year
State821stof 1,201
Region19thof 60
Peers249thof 463
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.