For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 552 students in Wortham 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 Wortham Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
552 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wortham Independent School District, which is ranked #965 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#960 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
137 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
53%
# Black Students
63 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
334 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
61%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
34
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,379 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,741 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,379
$13,417
Spending / Student
$9,741
$14,148
Best Wortham Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wortham Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 5th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Wortham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 5th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Wortham High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 5th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3094
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3094
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wortham Independent School District?
Wortham Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 552 students.
What is the rank of Wortham Independent School District?
Wortham Independent School District is ranked #965 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 Wortham Independent School District?
61% of Wortham Independent School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wortham Independent School District?
Wortham Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wortham Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,741 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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