Willis ISD School District
School District · Willis, Texas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
8,974
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
8,974
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#574 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,720
$3,248 vs Texas median
District size
8,974 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Willis ISD ranks #574 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Willis ISD's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Turner EL (8.3/10), Eddie Ruth Lagway EL (7.9/10), and Edward B Cannan EL (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Willis ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Willis ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Willis ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turner EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Eddie Ruth Lagway EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Edward B Cannan EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Parmley EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | W Lloyd Meador EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Robert P Brabham Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Willis H S | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Lynn Lucas Middle | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | C C Hardy EL | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Willis ISD
Willis ISD is a Willis, Texas school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 8,974 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. District-level spending was $9,720 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Willis ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Turner EL, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Willis ISD students show an average math proficiency of 60.2% and ELA proficiency of 61.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Willis ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Willis ISD with test data.
Schools in Willis ISD
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Willis
- Total Enrollment
- 8,974
- Teachers (FTE)
- 518
- District spending per student
- $9,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Willis ISD?
Willis ISD has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Willis ISD?
The average composite rating for Willis ISD is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Willis ISD?
Willis ISD's district-level spending was $9,720 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Willis ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Willis ISD is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Willis ISD?
Turner EL is the highest-rated school in Willis ISD with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Willis ISD?
Across schools in Willis ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Willis ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Willis ISD has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
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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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