Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 76691 (West, TX) are all part of the highly-rated West Independent School District (Isd), which serves 1,299 students from Pre-K through 12th grade and ranks in the 91st percentile statewide. The district’s standout performer is West Middle, which achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I for its 8th graders in 2025-2026 and has shown a strong upward trend, climbing to the 89th percentile in state rankings. This middle school also excels despite having the highest economic disadvantage rate (39.43%) among the three schools, demonstrating exceptional effectiveness. Meanwhile, West High School boasts perfect graduation and dropout rates, with standout performance in Biology (89.52% proficient), while West Elementary provides a consistent foundation with all test scores exceeding state averages by 10-17 percentage points.
Key metrics reveal a cohesive system with varying strengths: West Middle has the highest spending per student ($11,496) and the best percentile ranking (89th), while West High has the smallest class sizes (10.8:1 student-teacher ratio) and the lowest economic disadvantage rate (27.2%). West Elementary, with the largest enrollment (645 students) and lowest spending ($9,841), still ranks higher (79th percentile) than West High (80th percentile), suggesting that factors like teacher quality and curriculum focus drive outcomes more than spending alone. The district’s top subject performances include 5th Grade Reading (71.28% proficient) at the elementary level, 8th Grade Math (72.73%) at the middle school, and Biology (89.52%) at the high school.
An interesting finding is the powerful "Algebra I pipeline" from West Middle to West High, where the middle school’s perfect score in advanced math contrasts with the high school’s lower Algebra I proficiency (42.19%) for 9th graders, indicating successful acceleration of top students. However, 8th Grade Social Studies at West Middle remains a weak spot, with only 40.21% proficient in 2025-2026, though this is an improvement from the previous year. Overall, the district excels in math and science, with West Middle’s upward trajectory and West High’s perfect graduation rates making them standout choices for families seeking strong academic outcomes in a supportive environment.
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