Don Whitt Elementary

Don Whitt Elementary in Sachse, TX, is a top-performing public school serving 728 students in grades PK-4 as part of the highly-rated Wylie Independent School District (Isd), and it has consistently ranked in the 99th percentile statewide, reaching its highest-ever position at 56th out of 4,627 elementary schools in Texas for the 2025-2026 school year.

What truly sets Don Whitt apart is its exceptional ability to support all students, regardless of background. The school ranks in the 99th percentile for serving low socio-economic status students and in the 100th percentile for its effectiveness with African American students, demonstrating a remarkable commitment to closing achievement gaps. This is a key differentiator from nearby schools like R V Groves Elementary, which has a higher poverty rate but does not show the same level of subgroup excellence. Test scores are also outstanding: for example, 4th-grade math proficiency at Don Whitt is 88.39%, compared to the district average of 81.31% and the state average of just 49.28%. While its closest competitor, Tibbals Elementary, ranks slightly higher overall (49th vs. 56th), Don Whitt outperforms Tibbals in key areas like support for African American and low-income students. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 and per-student spending slightly above the state average.

While Don Whitt excels in most areas, there are a couple of relative weaknesses to note. The school ranks in the 66th percentile for multi-racial students and the 78th percentile for gifted and talented students, suggesting it may not provide the same level of challenge for its most advanced learners as it does for other groups. Additionally, the contrast with nearby schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) is stark—schools like Robert B Sewell Elementary (ranked 1,893rd) are just a few miles away but have significantly lower rankings. Overall, Don Whitt’s consistent climb from the 95th percentile a decade ago to its current elite status reflects stable leadership and a culture of continuous improvement, making it a standout choice for families in the area.