Wally Watkins Elementary

Wally Watkins Elementary in Wylie, TX, is a top-performing school serving 832 students in grades PK through 4, part of the highly-rated Wylie Independent School District (Isd).

This school has shown remarkable growth over the past decade, climbing from the 83rd percentile in 2016 to the 99th percentile in 2025, ranking 65th out of over 4,600 elementary schools in Texas. It consistently outperforms both its district and state averages on STAAR tests, with 88% of 4th graders proficient in Math compared to 81% for the district and just 49% for the state. What truly sets Wally Watkins apart is its exceptional performance with all student groups, ranking in the 100th percentile for African American students and the 99th percentile for both Special Education and low-income students—a sign that the school excels at helping every child succeed. Its closest peer, Don Whitt Elementary, also ranks in the 99th percentile, but Wally Watkins stands out for its broader consistency across subgroups. Nearby schools like Dodd Elementary (90th percentile) and T F Birmingham Elementary (93rd percentile) show more variability in scores.

Wally Watkins achieves these results with efficient resource allocation, spending $10,494 per student—less than some lower-performing nearby schools like R F Hartman Elementary ($12,887 per student, 92nd percentile). The school’s success is amplified by the strength of the Wylie ISD, a 5-star district ranking in the 96th percentile statewide. While the school excels with most groups, there may be an opportunity to further challenge its Gifted and Talented students (95th percentile) and Asian students (89th percentile) to ensure they reach their full potential.