Top Rankings
New Waverly Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,066 students in New Waverly Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in New Waverly Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,066 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
New Waverly Independent School District, which is ranked #366 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
53%
# Black Students
121 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
689 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
65%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
64
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,318 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,448 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,318
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,448
$14,116
Best New Waverly Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 Fm 1375 W
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
Grades: PK-3
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
New Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Clara Rudd Ln
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6601
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6601
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
New Waverly J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Front St
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
New Waverly High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Waverly Independent School District?
New Waverly Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,066 students.
What is the rank of New Waverly Independent School District?
New Waverly Independent School District is ranked #366 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Waverly Independent School District?
65% of New Waverly Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Waverly Independent School District?
New Waverly Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is New Waverly Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,448 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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