Summary:
The Westphalia Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas that serves just 159 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade at a single school, Westphalia Elementary. This tight-knit community has earned a prestigious 5-star rating and ranks 44th out of 951 school districts in Texas, placing it in the 95th percentile—a remarkable achievement for a school of its size.
Westphalia Elementary consistently outperforms state averages across nearly every subject and grade level. In the most recent school year, 100% of 8th graders were proficient in Reading, compared to just 58.69% statewide, and 90% were proficient in 8th Grade Math versus 47.24% statewide. The school also excels in advanced coursework, with 83.33% of 8th graders passing the high-school-level Algebra I End-of-Course exam, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. The student-teacher ratio is an impressive 10.9:1, allowing for personalized instruction that drives these strong results. The only notable weakness is 7th Grade Math, where just 22.22% of students were proficient, slightly below the state average of 29.41%.
Year-over-year data shows clear improvement in core subjects, such as 5th Grade Reading jumping from 64.71% to 88.89% proficiency and 5th Grade Math soaring from 58.82% to 94.44%. The district also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate and a relatively low economic disadvantage rate of 19.5% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. While this socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's success, the magnitude of its outperformance—like 90% versus 47% in 8th Grade Math—indicates that the school's teaching staff and culture add significant value. Overall, Westphalia Elementary provides an excellent foundation for students, creating a perfect pipeline to high school success.
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