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Willis Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,974 students in Willis Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Willis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
8,974 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
512 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Willis Independent School District, which is ranked #844 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#853 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
36 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,448 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
53%
# Black Students
755 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
4,327 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
48%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
333 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
291
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
585
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
637
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
685
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
674
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
699
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
666
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
682
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
652
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
751
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
768
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
668
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
626
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
590
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,767 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,767
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,252
$14,116
Best Willis Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11505 Pine Valley Dr
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 228-7715
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 228-7715
Grades: K-5
| 797 students
Rank: #22.
W Lloyd Meador Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10020 Fm 830
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-7550
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-7550
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10575 Hwy 75 N
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1289
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1289
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Parmley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Campbell St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1231
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1231
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Edward B Cannan Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7639 County Line Rd
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-8660
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-8660
Grades: K-5
| 667 students
Rank: #66.
Robert P Brabham Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Fm 830
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-2312
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-2312
Grades: 6-8
| 1,141 students
Rank: #77.
C C Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Gerald St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1241
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1241
Grades: K-5
| 788 students
Rank: #88.
Willis High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10005 Hwy 75 N
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1250
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 2,634 students
Rank: #99.
Lynn Lucas Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1304 N Campbell St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1274
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1274
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: n/an/a
103 Wildkat Dr
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-1400
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-1400
Grades: PK
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stubblefield Academy
Alternative School
207 Philpot St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302
Grades: 6-11
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willis Independent School District?
Willis Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,974 students.
What is the rank of Willis Independent School District?
Willis Independent School District is ranked #844 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willis Independent School District?
48% of Willis Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willis Independent School District?
Willis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Willis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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