For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 64 students in Walnut Bend Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏ in Walnut Bend Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
1 School
9,313 Schools
# Students
64 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walnut Bend Independent School District, which is ranked #827 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#841 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
19%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
78%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,688 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,094 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,688
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,094
$14,117
Best Walnut Bend Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walnut Bend Independent School District?
Walnut Bend Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 64 students.
What is the rank of Walnut Bend Independent School District?
Walnut Bend Independent School District is ranked #827 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Bend Independent School District?
78% of Walnut Bend Independent School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walnut Bend Independent School District?
Walnut Bend Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Walnut Bend Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,094 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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