Serving 660 students in grades 1-3, William E Wylie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William E Wylie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William E Wylie Elementary School's student population of 660 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
William E Wylie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William E Wylie Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7219 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
41%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William E Wylie Elementary School's ranking?
William E Wylie Elementary School is ranked #7219 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William E Wylie Elementary School?
660 students attend William E Wylie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of William E Wylie Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William E Wylie Elementary School?
William E Wylie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William E Wylie Elementary School offer ?
William E Wylie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is William E Wylie Elementary School part of?
William E Wylie Elementary School is part of Henderson Independent School District.
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