Windthorst High School is a public high school located in Windthorst, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Windthorst Independent School District located in eastern Archer County.
Serving 125 students in grades 6-8, Windthorst Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windthorst Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Windthorst Junior High School's student population of 125 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Windthorst Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windthorst Junior High School is 0.38, which is less 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
#792 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
76%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans/trojanettes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windthorst Junior High School's ranking?
Windthorst Junior High School is ranked #792 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Windthorst Junior High School?
125 students attend Windthorst Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Windthorst Junior High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windthorst Junior High School?
Windthorst Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windthorst Junior High School offer ?
Windthorst Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Windthorst Junior High School part of?
Windthorst Junior High School is part of Windthorst Independent School District.
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