Top Rankings
Walcott Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 144 students in Walcott Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Walcott Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
144 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1
District Rank
Walcott Independent School District, which is ranked #132 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
27 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
19%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
16
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,104 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 $14,181 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,104
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,181
$14,116
Best Walcott Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walcott Independent School District?
Walcott Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 144 students.
What is the rank of Walcott Independent School District?
Walcott Independent School District is ranked #132 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walcott Independent School District?
80% of Walcott Independent School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walcott Independent School District?
Walcott Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 29:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Walcott Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,181 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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