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 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 11,052 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Waxahachie Independent School District, which is ranked #513 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 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
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
59 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3,965 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
53%
# Black Students
2,098 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
19%
13%
# White Students
4,429 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
40%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
410 Students
173,807 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:
350
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
683
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
793
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
797
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
827
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
815
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
819
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
832
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
799
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
808
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
989
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
926
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
838
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
776
367,397
# 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 $11,821 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 $11,006 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District manages 19 public schools serving 11,052 students.
What is the rank of Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District is ranked #513 out of 1,196 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?
40% of Waxahachie Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 19% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Waxahachie Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,006 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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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 19 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 11,052 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
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
