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Axtell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 834 students in Axtell Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Axtell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
834 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Axtell Independent School District, which is ranked #636 of all 1,194 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#567 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
22%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
73%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,213 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,307 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,213
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,307
$14,079
Best Axtell Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5419
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5419
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Axtell Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Axtell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Waco Ctr For Youth
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 N 19th St
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Axtell Independent School District?
Axtell Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 834 students.
What is the rank of Axtell Independent School District?
Axtell Independent School District is ranked #636 out of 1,194 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Axtell Independent School District?
73% of Axtell Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Axtell Independent School District?
Axtell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Axtell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,307 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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