Westphalia Independent School District

Hwy 320 Cr3000
Westphalia, TX 76656-3897
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 159 students in Westphalia Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Westphalia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
9,273 Schools
# Students
159 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Westphalia Independent School District, which is ranked #20 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#23 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
72%
44%
75-79%
51%
60-79%
46%
(2022-23)
1.9%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
92%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,774 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,799 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,774
$13,371
Spending / Student
$12,799
$14,099

Best Westphalia Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westphalia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
124 Cr 3000
Lott, TX 76656
(254) 584-4988
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westphalia Independent School District?
Westphalia Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Westphalia Independent School District?
Westphalia Independent School District is ranked #20 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westphalia Independent School District?
92% of Westphalia Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westphalia Independent School District?
Westphalia Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Westphalia Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,799 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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