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Walnut Springs Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 165 students in Walnut Springs Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Walnut Springs Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,245 Schools
# Students
165 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walnut Springs Independent School District, which is ranked #1105 of all 1,193 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1112 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
38%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,794 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,782 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,794
$15,448
Spending / Student
$15,782
$16,604
Best Walnut Springs Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Springs School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
184 Ave A
Walnut Springs, TX 76690
(254) 797-2132
Walnut Springs, TX 76690
(254) 797-2132
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walnut Springs Independent School District?
Walnut Springs Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 165 students.
What is the rank of Walnut Springs Independent School District?
Walnut Springs Independent School District is ranked #1105 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Springs Independent School District?
60% of Walnut Springs Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walnut Springs Independent School District?
Walnut Springs Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Walnut Springs Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,782 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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