Whitewright Independent School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 3 public schools in Whitewright Independent School District, serving 854 students.
- Public school in Whitewright Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Texas public school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 72% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
- The top ranked public school in Whitewright Independent School District are Whitewright Middle School, Whitewright High School and Whitewright Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Texas public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Whitewright Independent School District |
| School District Website | http://www.whitewrightisd.com |
| School District Phone Number | (903)364-2155 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 8,947 Schools |
| # of Students | 854 Students | 5,398,246 Students |
| # of Teachers | 61 Teachers | 355,401 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Whitewright Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,195 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TX) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 72% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 11 Students | 20,590 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 4 Students | 235,500 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 109 Students | 2,826,531 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 13% | 52% |
| # of Black Students | 47 Students | 680,292 Students |
| % Black Students | 6% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 641 Students | 1,504,856 Students |
| % White Students | 75% | 28% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 8,027 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 42 Students | 122,450 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 38 | 254,767 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 53 | 371,437 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 63 | 388,455 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 59 | 394,227 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 62 | 409,796 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 45 | 413,679 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 58 | 414,261 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 59 | 402,503 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 70 | 402,496 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 75 | 398,647 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 70 | 433,436 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 73 | 397,442 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 70 | 371,952 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 59 | 345,148 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,201 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,393 is less than the state average of $10,634. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| Total Revenue | $8 MM | $9 MM |
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| Spending | $8 MM | $9 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,201 | $10,361 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,393 | $10,634 |
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Whitewright Independent School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Whitewright Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 50%305 Highland Dr
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903)364-2424
Grades: PK-5 | 378 students
- Whitewright High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank: Top 30%304 W Echols Ln
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903)364-2535
Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
- Whitewright Middle School Math: 92% | Reading: 85%
Rank: Top 20%315 Highland
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903)364-2151
Grades: 6-8 | 204 students
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