White Settlement Independent School District (Isd)

The White Settlement Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 6,829 students across seven schools—five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school—and is ranked 695th out of 951 districts in Texas, placing it in the 27th percentile overall.

The district's standout is the Fine Arts Academy, which consistently earns a 4-star rating and outperforms all other schools in the district, with test scores often exceeding state averages. For example, 78.57% of its 5th graders were proficient in Reading compared to the district average of 53.28%. In contrast, Liberty Elementary is the lowest-performing school, receiving a 0-star rating and ranking in the 3rd percentile statewide, with only 20.95% of its 5th graders proficient in Mathematics. North Elementary has experienced a sharp decline, dropping from a 4-star rating and the 76th percentile to a 2-star rating and the 49th percentile. Brewer Middle shows a notable strength in Algebra I, with 96.67% of its students proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%, though its overall performance is below average. Brewer High School has a solid graduation rate of 93.2% but has seen its ranking drop from the 40th to the 31st percentile.

Key metrics reveal a strong link between economic factors and performance, with the Fine Arts Academy having the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (36.5%) and the highest performance, while Liberty Elementary has the highest rate (77.98%) and the lowest performance. Per-student spending varies widely, from $8,743 at Brewer Middle to $11,512 at West Early Learners Academy, but higher spending does not guarantee better results. The district's overall declining trend, particularly at North Elementary and Brewer High School, suggests systemic challenges that parents should consider when evaluating school options.