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
9,180 Schools
# Students
10,095 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
712 Teachers
369,136 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.
Overall District Rank
#389 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
694,244 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
4,532 Students
1,427,308 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
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
754
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
697
383,594
# 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.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,942
$13,640
Spending / Student
$12,049
$14,384
Best Waxahachie ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waxahachie Global High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Wilemon Steam Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 W Second St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Shackelford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Butcher Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4666
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4666
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Margaret L Felty Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Park Pl Blvd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4616
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4616
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Max H Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 Washington Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4740
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4610
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #77.
Dunaway Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Hwy 77
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4646
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4646
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Waxahachie High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Broadhead Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1010.
Oliver E Clift Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Parks School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Eddie Finley Sr J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 E Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #1212.
Evelyn Love Coleman J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #1313.
Wedgeworth Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Solon Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4640
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4640
Grades: K-5
| 668 students
Rank: #1414.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4670
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1515.
Waxahachie H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Grades: 10-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
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
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Grades: PK
| 177 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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