Santa Maria Independent School District, Texas

Santa Maria Independent School District is a unified school district in Cameron County, Texas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,260 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.5 sq mi (71.3 km²) of land.

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Santa Maria Independent School District in Texas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,260 ± 358
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Cameron County
Land area
27.5 sq mi (71.3 km²)
Median household income
$34,773 ± $9,608
Median home value
$71,000 ± $8,338
Water area
1.29 sq mi (3.35 km²)
State
Texas
Census code (GEOID)
4839330
Coordinates (central point)
26.086678, -97.817061

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Santa Maria Independent School District, largest first

  1. Santa Maria (CDP)669 people
  2. Bluetown (CDP)271 people
  3. Iglesia Antigua (CDP)211 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. La Feria Independent School District6.4 mi north
  2. Mercedes Independent School District6.5 mi northwest
  3. San Benito Consolidated Independent School District8.7 mi east
  4. Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District11 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Santa Maria Independent School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Santa Maria Independent School District before you rely on it.

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