Top Rankings
Westwood Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,387 students in Westwood Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Westwood Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,387 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westwood Independent School District, which is ranked #844 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#847 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2006–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,565 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,528 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$34 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,565
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,528
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Westwood Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-0423
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-0423
Gr: 7-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2305 Salt Works Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771
Gr: 3-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Gr: PK-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westwood Independent School District?
Westwood Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,387 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Independent School District?
Westwood Independent School District is ranked #844 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Independent School District?
47% of Westwood Independent School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Independent School District?
Westwood Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Westwood Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,528 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
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