Serving 698 students in grades 1-3, William E Wylie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for William E. Wylie Elementary encompasses the entire school district in Henderson, TX, covering an area of approximately 365.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
William E Wylie Elementary School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
698 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
William E Wylie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William E Wylie Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6911 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William E Wylie Elementary School's ranking?
William E Wylie Elementary School is ranked #6911 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William E Wylie Elementary School?
698 students attend William E Wylie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of William E Wylie Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William E Wylie Elementary School?
William E Wylie Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William E Wylie Elementary School offer ?
William E Wylie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is William E Wylie Elementary School part of?
William E Wylie Elementary School is part of Henderson Independent School District.
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