Waxahachie 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 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,837 students in Waxahachie Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Waxahachie Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Waxahachie Independent School District, which is ranked #515 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 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
62 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
74 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,806 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
53%
# Black Students
1,911 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
18%
13%
# White Students
4,573 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
42%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
393 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
334
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
757
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
769
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
812
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
779
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
795
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
771
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
773
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
785
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
845
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,024
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
897
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
767
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
729
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 $12,056 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 $11,224 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,837 students.
What is the rank of Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District is ranked #515 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 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 Waxahachie Independent School District?
42% of Waxahachie Independent School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% 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 Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Waxahachie Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,224 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 17 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 10,837 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
