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Axtell Independent School District

308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624-0429
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 845 students in Axtell Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Axtell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
845 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Axtell Independent School District, which is ranked #636 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#567 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
44%
55%
51%
45-49%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
23%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
73%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,028 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,108 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,028
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,108
$14,116

Best Axtell Independent School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5419
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Axtell Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Axtell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Waco Ctr For Youth
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 N 19th St
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Axtell Bruceville-eddy Learning Center
Alternative School
308 Ottawa
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 753-3422
Gr: 4-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Axtell Independent School District?
Axtell Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 845 students.
What is the rank of Axtell Independent School District?
Axtell Independent School District is ranked #636 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Axtell Independent School District?
73% of Axtell Independent School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Axtell Independent School District?
Axtell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Axtell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,108 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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