Top Rankings
New Waverly Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,066 students in New Waverly Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in New Waverly Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
1,066 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Waverly Independent School District, which is ranked #326 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
53%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
65%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,318 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,448 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,318
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,448
$14,117
Best New Waverly Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 Fm 1375 W
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
New Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Clara Rudd Ln
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6601
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6601
Gr: 4-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
New Waverly J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Front St
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
New Waverly High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Waverly Independent School District?
New Waverly Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,066 students.
What is the rank of New Waverly Independent School District?
New Waverly Independent School District is ranked #326 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Waverly Independent School District?
65% of New Waverly Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Waverly Independent School District?
New Waverly Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is New Waverly Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,448 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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