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Waller Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,283 students in Waller Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Waller Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
11 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
9,283 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
600 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Waller Independent School District, which is ranked #827 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 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#836 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
27 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
129 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
5,295 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
53%
# Black Students
1,128 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
2,467 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
27%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
389
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
647
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
670
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
663
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
676
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
681
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
659
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
690
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
674
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
687
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
895
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
757
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
709
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
486
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,448 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$199 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,861
$13,387
Spending / Student
$21,448
$14,116
Best Waller Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fields Store Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31670 Giboney Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-4050
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Evelyn Turlington Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23400 Hegar Rd
Hockley, TX 77447
(936) 372-0100
Hockley, TX 77447
(936) 372-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 1,197 students
Rank: #33.
Roberts Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24920 Zube Rd
Hockley, TX 77447
(936) 931-0300
Hockley, TX 77447
(936) 931-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 1,057 students
Rank: #44.
Schultz J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20950 Fields Store Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9103
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9103
Grades: 6-8
| 1,123 students
Rank: #55.
H T Jones Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35753 Owens Rd
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 931-0395
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 931-0395
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #66.
I T Holleman Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19455 Stokes Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9196
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9196
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #77.
Waller J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2402 Waller St
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-1353
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-1353
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #88.
Waller High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31213 Waller Spring Creek Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-3654
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-3654
Grades: 8-12
| 2,846 students
Rank: n/an/a
31502 Conifer Farm Dr
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10330 Prairieland Crossing
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Waller J J A E P
Alternative School
1918 Key St
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waller Independent School District?
Waller Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 9,283 students.
What is the rank of Waller Independent School District?
Waller Independent School District is ranked #827 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waller Independent School District?
57% of Waller Independent School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waller Independent School District?
Waller Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Waller Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,448 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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