Waxahachie Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Waxahachie Isd

Waxahachie ISD is a mid-sized district serving a demographic mix in Ellis County, with a student body that is roughly evenly split between Hispanic, White, and Black students, with smaller Asian and multiracial populations. The district's recent testing results show proficiency levels that cluster in the middle ranges across subjects. In English language arts, proficiency runs from roughly half of students in grades four and six meeting grade-level standards, and about half in grades seven and eight. In mathematics, the performance is notably lower, with less than half of fourth- and fifth-graders reaching proficiency, and substantially fewer students in grades six and seven meeting expectations. Grade eight is an exception, with roughly half meeting standards. Science results for eighth grade are similar, with about half proficient. Social studies proficiency is lower, at about a third of eighth graders. Only grade five science was tested at the Spanish-language assessment level, where no students reached proficiency on a very small cohort.

Across all tested subjects, the district's overall proficiency index positions it above the midpoint among Ellis County's districts. This standing reflects both the literacy strength and the math weakness working in tandem. A parent considering the district may want to examine what specific supports or interventions exist around mathematics, where the proficiency gaps are wider than in English language arts, particularly in the middle grades.

The district is experiencing rapid growth and undertaking major structural changes. A bond approved by voters in May 2023 is funding a second comprehensive high school, Waxahachie Creek High School, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open for the 2027-2028 school year. This expansion addresses enrollment pressure at the existing high school and will reshape attendance patterns for families choosing schools in the district. Alongside facility expansion, the school board has reduced the property tax rate for five consecutive years, a tangible cost factor for families evaluating a move to the area.

Housing values in the Waxahachie area are moderate. A weighted average across the district's service area shows home values in the mid-range for the state and notably below the national median. Rental costs are also moderate. The affordability picture suggests that housing remains accessible relative to income, though mortgage rates are in the mid-to-upper six percent range.

The district operates a range of school options. Beyond traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, it offers specialized academies: a biomedical academy, a STEAM academy, a dedicated prekindergarten academy, and alternative comprehensive high schools including one focused on global learning. A freshman center consolidates ninth graders separately. This breadth of programs and pathways means families have choices within the district boundaries depending on student interest and needs.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits above the county median, at a rate that flags this as an area to monitor, particularly as a driver of academic performance. The absence pattern may reflect the broader demographics and economic conditions in the district's service communities.

Overall, Waxahachie ISD is a growing district with solid English language arts outcomes, weaker mathematics performance, a notably expanding physical infrastructure, and multiple program options for families. It is affordable compared to state and national housing benchmarks and is positioned in the middle tier of county districts academically.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

11,052

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 36%

Black 19%

White 40%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

37%

33%

Gr 4

—

Gr 5

49%

62%

Gr 6

34%

64%

Gr 7

38%

61%

Gr 8

44%

67%

Math

Gr 3

13%

—

Gr 4

47%

Gr 5

33%

53%

Gr 6

23%

41%

Gr 7

19%

33%

Gr 8

36%

59%

Science

Gr 5

21%

34%

Gr 8

30%

58%

Social studies

Gr 8

20%

43%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

Schools in this District

19 schools are officially reported under this district.

WAXAHACHIE H S OF CHOICE

WEDGEWORTH EL

WAXAHACHIE GLOBAL H S

HOWARD J H

FELTY EL

CLIFT EL

MARVIN BIOMEDICAL ACADEMY

TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY

COLEMAN J H

WILEMON STEAM ACADEMY

SIMPSON EL

ELLIS CO JJAEP

WAXAHACHIE FRESHMAN CENTER

RAY EL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

10%

Grade 3

35%

Grade 4

42%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 6

25%

Grade 7

47%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

18%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

55%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

49%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

45%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

31%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$415,294

Year-over-year change-1.5%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$259K to $507K

vs. state typical1.37x

vs. national typical1.13x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75165	Waxahachie	$352K	-2.6%	47.5%
75167	Waxahachie	$507K	-0.4%	37.8%
76065	Midlothian	$459K	-1.1%	4.5%
76651	Italy	$259K	+0.9%	4.2%
75154	Red Oak	$352K	-2.4%	0.0%
76050	Grandview	$404K	+0.3%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,867/mo

Year-over-year change+2.0%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1,681 to $2,134/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75165	Waxahachie	$1,681	+1.8%	47.5%
75167	Waxahachie	$2,085	—	37.8%
76065	Midlothian	$2,002	+4.4%	4.5%
75154	Red Oak	$2,134	+4.7%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,096/mo

Home price / national median income5.0x

Annual rent / national median income26.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$228/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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