Waxahachie ISD School District

411 N Gibson St
Waxahachie, TX 75165-3007
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Waxahachie ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,095 students in Waxahachie ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Waxahachie ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
17 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
10,095 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
712 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Waxahachie ISD School District, which is ranked #395 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#389 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Waxahachie ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waxahachie ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waxahachie ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Waxahachie ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
63 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,489 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
53%
# Black Students
1,558 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
4,532 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
45%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
370 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
281
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
682
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
754
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
697
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
718
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
709
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
701
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
741
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
770
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
813
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
949
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
839
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
800
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
641
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,942 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,049 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Waxahachie ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$122 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Waxahachie ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,942
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Waxahachie ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,049
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Waxahachie ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Waxahachie ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waxahachie Global High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Wilemon Steam Academy
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 W Second St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Shackelford Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Butcher Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4666
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Margaret L Felty Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
231 Park Pl Blvd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4616
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Max H Simpson Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 Washington Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #77.
Dunaway Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 S Hwy 77
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4646
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Waxahachie High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Grades: 8-12
| 2,795 students
Rank: #99.
Robbie E Howard J High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
265 Broadhead Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1010.
Oliver E Clift Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Parks School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Eddie Finley Sr J High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 E Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #1212.
Evelyn Love Coleman J High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #1313.
Wedgeworth Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Solon Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4640
Grades: K-5
| 668 students
Rank: #1414.
Marvin Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 10-11
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
614 N Getzendaner St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Grades: PK
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waxahachie H S Of Choice
Alternative School
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Grades: 10-12
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waxahachie ISD School District?
Waxahachie ISD School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,095 students.
What is the rank of Waxahachie ISD School District?
Waxahachie ISD School District is ranked #395 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waxahachie ISD School District?
45% of Waxahachie ISD School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waxahachie ISD School District?
Waxahachie ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Waxahachie ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,049 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,095 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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