Best High Schools in Waxahachie, TX

Waxahachie, TX has 14 high schools with 10,317 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waxahachie score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waxahachie greatly exceed expectations.

1. Waxahachie Global H S

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 412 Students

2. Palmer H S

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palmer Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students

3. Red Oak H S

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2160 Students

4. Waxahachie H S

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2963 Students

5. Maypearl H S

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Maypearl Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students

6. Ennis H S

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1791 Students

7. Life H S Waxahachie

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Life School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students

8. Ferris H S

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students

9. Waxahachie H S Of Choice

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 40 Students

10. Ellis Co Jjaep

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waxahachie, TX

Waxahachie, TX has 11 middle schools with 7,483 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waxahachie score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waxahachie exceed expectations.

1. Walnut Grove Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Midlothian Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 992 Students

2. Palmer Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palmer Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 433 Students

3. Finley J H

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students

4. Howard J H

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students

5. Coleman J H

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students

6. Red Oak Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1546 Students

7. Maypearl Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maypearl Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students

8. Life Middle Waxahachie

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Life School • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waxahachie, TX

Waxahachie, TX has 22 elementary schools with 9,726 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waxahachie score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waxahachie exceed expectations.

1. Longbranch El

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Midlothian Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students

2. Felty El

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 570 Students

3. Wilemon Steam Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students

4. Shackelford El

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students

5. Simpson El

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 627 Students

6. Lorene Smith Kirkpatrick El

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Maypearl Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 356 Students

7. Northside El

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students

8. Clift El

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students

9. Dunaway El

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waxahachie Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students

10. Jack Lummus Int

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 444 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waxahachie, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waxahachie, TX has a total population of 56,356 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waxahachie, TX

27,526

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waxahachie, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waxahachie, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waxahachie, TX.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,215 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waxahachie, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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