Top Rankings
Willis Independent 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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,974 students in Willis 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 Willis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
8,974 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
512 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willis Independent School District, which is ranked #856 of all 1,196 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 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#850 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
53%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
48%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,767 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,767
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,252
$14,116
Best Willis Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11505 Pine Valley Dr
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 228-7715
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 228-7715
Gr: K-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
W Lloyd Meador Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10020 Fm 830
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-7550
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-7550
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10575 Hwy 75 N
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1289
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1289
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Parmley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Campbell St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1231
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1231
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Edward B Cannan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7639 County Line Rd
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-8660
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-8660
Gr: K-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Robert P Brabham Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Fm 830
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-2312
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-2312
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Willis High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10005 Hwy 75 N
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1250
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
C C Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Gerald St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1241
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1241
Gr: K-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Lynn Lucas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1304 N Campbell St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1274
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1274
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
103 Wildkat Dr
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-1400
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-1400
Gr: PK | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Stubblefield Academy
Alternative School
207 Philpot St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302
Gr: 6-11 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willis Independent School District?
Willis Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,974 students.
What is the rank of Willis Independent School District?
Willis Independent School District is ranked #856 out of 1,196 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willis Independent School District?
48% of Willis Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willis Independent School District?
Willis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Willis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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