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Westwood Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,414 students in Westwood 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 Westwood Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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
1,414 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Westwood Independent School District, which is ranked #834 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.
Overall District Rank
#817 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
10 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
381 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
53%
# Black Students
298 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
647 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
46%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
96
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,293 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,262
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,293
$14,148
Best Westwood Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2305 Salt Works Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771
Grades: 3-6
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1773
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-0423
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-0423
Grades: 7-8
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Grades: PK-2
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westwood Independent School District?
Westwood Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,414 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Independent School District?
Westwood Independent School District is ranked #834 out of 1,201 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Independent School District?
46% of Westwood Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Independent School District?
Westwood Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Westwood Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,293 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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