Wylie ISD School District
School District · Wylie, Texas
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
21
11 elem, 6 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
21
11 elem, 6 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Wylie ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wylie ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Don Whitt EL
Wylie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cheri Cox EL
Wylie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tibbals EL
Wylie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#51 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,136
$1,832 vs Texas median
District size
19,231 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Wylie ISD ranks #51 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Wylie ISD's schools with real test data average 8.4/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Don Whitt EL (9.2/10), Cheri Cox EL (9.2/10), and Tibbals EL (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Wylie ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wylie ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wylie ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Whitt EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Cheri Cox EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Tibbals EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Rita Smith EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | George W Bush EL | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Wally Watkins EL | 9.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Dodd EL | 9.1 / 10 |
| 8 | R V Groves EL | 8.9 / 10 |
| 9 | R F Hartman EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 10 | T F Birmingham EL | 8.7 / 10 |
See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wylie ISD
Wylie ISD is a Wylie, Texas school district serving 21 schools. The district educates 19,231 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $11,136 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Wylie ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cheri Cox EL, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Wylie ISD students show an average math proficiency of 78.3% and ELA proficiency of 77.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wylie ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wylie ISD with test data.
Schools in Wylie ISD
21 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Wylie
- Total Enrollment
- 19,231
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,250
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wylie ISD?
Wylie ISD has 21 schools in total — 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wylie ISD?
The average composite rating for Wylie ISD is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wylie ISD?
Wylie ISD spends $11,136 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wylie ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wylie ISD is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wylie ISD?
Cheri Cox EL is the highest-rated school in Wylie ISD with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Wylie ISD?
Across schools in Wylie ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wylie ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Wylie ISD has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 21 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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.7%
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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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