Top Rankings
Wimberley Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,562 students in Wimberley Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Wimberley Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,060 Schools
# Students
2,562 Students
5,372,224 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
369,150 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wimberley Independent School District, which is ranked #165 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
17 Students
18,751 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
254,161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
661 Students
2,840,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
53%
# Black Students
23 Students
681,193 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,776 Students
1,424,019 Students
% White Students
69%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,263 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
143,704 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
217,849
# Students in K Grade:
155
361,347
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
381,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
380,045
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
381,045
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
385,316
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
395,641
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
414,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
421,372
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
422,521
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
436,955
# Students in 10th Grade:
215
420,924
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
388,568
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
364,802
# Ungraded Students:
-
50
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,871 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,716. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,786 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$14 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$13 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,871
$15,716
Spending / Student
$23,786
$14,547
Best Wimberley Independent School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Danforth J High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Texan Blvd
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Jacob's Well Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3470 Ranch Rd 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5558
Grades: 3-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Wimberley High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Carney Ln
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5729
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-5729
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: n/an/a
15900 Winters Mill Pkwy
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-3407
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-3407
Grades: PK-2
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wimberley Independent School District?
Wimberley Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,562 students.
What is the rank of Wimberley Independent School District?
Wimberley Independent School District is ranked #165 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wimberley Independent School District?
69% of Wimberley Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wimberley Independent School District?
Wimberley Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wimberley Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,786 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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