For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 537 students in Wortham Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Wortham Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
537 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wortham Independent School District, which is ranked #962 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#960 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
29%
53%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
58%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,752 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,013 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,752
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,013
$14,116
Best Wortham Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wortham Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 5th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Wortham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 4th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3523
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Wortham High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 5th St
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3094
Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3094
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wortham Independent School District?
Wortham Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 537 students.
What is the rank of Wortham Independent School District?
Wortham Independent School District is ranked #962 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wortham Independent School District?
58% of Wortham Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wortham Independent School District?
Wortham Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wortham Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,013 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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