Windthorst Independent School District (Isd)

The Windthorst Independent School District (Isd) is a small, high-performing district in Texas serving 506 students across three schools: Windthorst Elementary (grades PK-5), Windthorst Jh (grades 6-8), and Windthorst High School (grades 9-12).

This district is a standout in Texas, ranking 19th out of 951 districts and earning a 5-star rating. The schools form a powerful "feeder pattern" of excellence. Windthorst Elementary builds a strong foundation with consistent 5-star ratings and exceptional reading and math scores, with 5th-grade science proficiency more than double the state average. Windthorst Jh maintains high standards, particularly in 8th-grade reading (82.5% proficient) and social studies (63.89% proficient, more than double the state average). However, it has a notable challenge: 7th-grade math proficiency dropped sharply to 30.77%, a key area for improvement. Windthorst High School delivers exceptional final outcomes with a 100% graduation rate, 0% dropout rate, and stellar test scores like 97.22% proficiency in Algebra I. It also has the lowest student-teacher ratio (8.9:1) and highest spending per student ($15,352), validating its investment in small classes.

Key metrics show the district is both effective and efficient. The average free/reduced lunch rate is 44%, indicating moderate economic need, yet academic results far exceed state averages, showing the district overcomes socioeconomic barriers. The average student-teacher ratio is 12.3:1, and average spending per student is $11,520. Windthorst Elementary is notably efficient, achieving top results with lower per-student spending ($9,469) and a higher ratio (15.1:1). Overall, this district offers a proven path to academic success from elementary through high school, with the high school being the crown jewel for its perfect graduation and dropout rates.