For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,844 students in Wharton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Wharton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,844 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wharton Independent School District, which is ranked #1084 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1094 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,126 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
53%
# Black Students
478 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
26%
13%
# White Students
187 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
10%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
171
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
137
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,898 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,881 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,898
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,881
$14,148
Best Wharton Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wharton High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Ave
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Grades: 2-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Grades: PK-1
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wharton Independent School District?
Wharton Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,844 students.
What is the rank of Wharton Independent School District?
Wharton Independent School District is ranked #1084 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton Independent School District?
61% of Wharton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wharton Independent School District?
Wharton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wharton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,881 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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