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Waller Independent School District

2214 Waller St
Waller, TX 77484
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Waller Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,283 students in Waller Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Waller Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
9,283 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
600 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waller Independent School District, which is ranked #828 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#822 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
44%
44%
51%
45%
46%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
57%
53%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
27%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,448 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$199 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,861
$13,398
Spending / Student
$21,448
$14,129

Best Waller Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fields Store Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31670 Giboney Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Evelyn Turlington Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23400 Hegar Rd
Hockley, TX 77447
(936) 372-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,197 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Roberts Road Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24920 Zube Rd
Hockley, TX 77447
(936) 931-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
H T Jones Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35753 Owens Rd
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 931-0395
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Schultz J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20950 Fields Store Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9103
Gr: 6-8 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
I T Holleman Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19455 Stokes Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9196
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Waller J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2402 Waller St
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-1353
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Waller High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
31213 Waller Spring Creek Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-3654
Gr: 8-12 | 2,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
31502 Conifer Farm Dr
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Rank: n/an/a
10330 Prairieland Crossing
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Rank: n/an/a
Waller J J A E P
Alternative School
1918 Key St
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Gr: 11 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waller Independent School District?
Waller Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 9,283 students.
What is the rank of Waller Independent School District?
Waller Independent School District is ranked #828 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waller Independent School District?
57% of Waller Independent School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waller Independent School District?
Waller Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Waller Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,448 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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