Northwest Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 29,248 students in Northwest 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 Northwest Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Northwest Independent School District, which is ranked #287 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 increased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
154 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,939 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,163 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
53%
# Black Students
3,461 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
15,435 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
53%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,024 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
774
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,081
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,180
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,141
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,241
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,267
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,300
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,197
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,235
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,229
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,399
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,318
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,044
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,842
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,817 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,301 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Northwest Independent School District?
Northwest Independent School District manages 37 public schools serving 29,248 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Independent School District?
Northwest Independent School District is ranked #287 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Independent School District?
53% of Northwest Independent School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Independent School District?
Northwest Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Northwest Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,301 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 37 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 29,248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
