West Hardin County CISD School District
School District · Saratoga, Texas
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,779
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating West Hardin County CISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Hardin County CISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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West Hardin H S
Saratoga · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Hardin EL
Saratoga · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#253 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,779
+$3,811 vs Texas median
District size
541 students
Smaller than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +3.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Hardin County CISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Hardin County CISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Hardin H S | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | West Hardin EL | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Hardin County CISD
West Hardin County CISD is a Saratoga, Texas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 541 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $16,779 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, West Hardin County CISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Hardin H S, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, West Hardin County CISD students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Hardin County CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Hardin County CISD with test data.
Schools in West Hardin County CISD
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Saratoga
- Total Enrollment
- 541
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Hardin County CISD?
West Hardin County CISD has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Hardin County CISD?
The average composite rating for West Hardin County CISD is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Hardin County CISD?
West Hardin County CISD spends $16,779 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Hardin County CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Hardin County CISD is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Hardin County CISD?
West Hardin H S is the highest-rated school in West Hardin County CISD with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in West Hardin County CISD?
Across schools in West Hardin County CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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