West Independent School District

406 W Shook St
West, TX 76691
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

West 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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,265 students in West Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in West Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,265 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

West Independent School District, which is ranked #299 of all 1,201 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#300 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
243 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
53%
# Black Students
28 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
969 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
77%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
73
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
71
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,196 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$22 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,964
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,196
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
825 Cottonwood Rd
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
West Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5467 Rogers Hill Rd
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2243
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Independent School District?
West Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,265 students.
What is the rank of West Independent School District?
West Independent School District is ranked #299 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 West Independent School District?
77% of West Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Independent School District?
West Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is West Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,196 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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