Excellent
#841 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 10% in state
Wylie West EL
Elementary School · Wylie ISD · Abilene, TX
A Wylie ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
7650 HARDWICK RD, Abilene, TX 79606
- Math 67% proficient (2019)
- Reading 62% proficient (2019)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wylie West EL score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 65% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wylie West EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,193/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abilene), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,201
Median home value
$248,500
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie East ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–3 | 2.4 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Ward ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Alcorta ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Bassetti ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 542 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wylie ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $9,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wylie West EL is listed in WYLIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wylie West EL
Wylie West EL is a public elementary school in Abilene, TX, part of Wylie ISD, serving approximately 623 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wylie West EL
What grades does Wylie West EL serve?
Wylie West EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Wylie West EL?
Wylie West EL has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie West EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie West EL is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wylie West EL rank in TX?
Wylie West EL ranks #841 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Wylie West EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Wylie West EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wylie West EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wylie West EL has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Is Wylie West EL a charter school?
No, Wylie West EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wylie West EL a Title I school?
No, Wylie West EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wylie West EL?
26.5% of students at Wylie West EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Taylor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (325) 692-6554
- Area population (ZIP 79606)
- 29,428
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79606; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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