Wellington Independent School District (Isd)

The Wellington Independent School District (Isd) is a small, unified district in Wellington, Texas, serving approximately 534 students across three schools: Wellington Elementary, Wellington J H, and Wellington High School. The district holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 84th percentile statewide, with a high level of economic disadvantage (average 63.36% free/reduced lunch) and small class sizes (average student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1).

Wellington Elementary stands out as the district's academic anchor, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 86th percentile of Texas elementary schools. It outperforms state averages in every grade and subject tested, including a remarkable 73.08% proficiency in 4th-grade Math versus the state's 49.28%. In contrast, Wellington J H shows dramatic highs and lows: it achieved a perfect 100% proficiency on the Algebra I EOC exam, but 7th-grade Math proficiency plummeted to just 11.76% in 2025-2026, a steep drop from 56.25% the previous year. Wellington High School excels in student retention with a 97.4% graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, but its academic performance is the weakest in the district, underperforming state averages in three of five EOC subjects. However, it significantly exceeds state averages in English I and II Reading.

Key takeaways include the district's consistent strength in Reading, with every grade level outperforming state averages, and a notable performance in Social Studies at the middle school, where 8th-grade proficiency reached 48.65% versus the state's 31.69%. The high school spends the most per student ($15,457) but has the lowest test scores, suggesting funds may support graduation programs rather than boosting EOC results. The elementary school, despite lower spending ($10,755 per student) and a 65.55% economically disadvantaged population, remains the district's engine of success, providing a strong foundation for all students.