Santa Maria ISD is a rural school district in South Texas in Cameron County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 98.8% Hispanic and 97% 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-Fringe
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$54,927
in 2025,
up
$11,552
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
$49,718per year
+$9,487
since 2015
State666thof 1,182
Region39thof 44
Peers131stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,463per year
+$13,003
since 2015
State719thof 1,191
Region30thof 43
Peers217thof 463
All teachers
$54,927per year
+$11,552
since 2015
State878thof 1,201
Region39thof 44
Peers281stof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
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Not reported
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,718per year
State666thof 1,182
Region39thof 44
Peers131stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,463per year
State719thof 1,191
Region30thof 43
Peers217thof 463
All teachers
$54,927per year
State878thof 1,201
Region39thof 44
Peers281stof 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.