Wells School

Summary:

Wells School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the Kennard Independent School District (ISD) in Texas, with a student population of 259 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school excels in graduation and dropout rates, its academic performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some grades performing well above the state average and others significantly below.

Wells School stands out for its exceptional 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the state average. However, the school's proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies vary across grade levels, suggesting opportunities for targeted interventions and instructional strategies. With a high percentage of students (66.41%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Wells School serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the uneven academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Kennard Independent School District (ISD) and Douglass School, Wells School stands out for its high spending per student ($23,639 in 2020-2021) and small student-teacher ratio of 11.5, indicating a commitment to supporting student success. Kennard ISD, with a higher percentage of White students (77.91%) and generally stronger STAAR performance, and Douglass School, serving a more diverse student population and demonstrating higher academic achievement in many areas, provide interesting points of comparison for Wells School's performance and approach.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 160 Rusk Ave
       Wells, TX  75976-0469


(936) 867-4400

District: Wells Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2396th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,639 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Hispanic:
10.4%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wells School ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wells School ranks worse than 59% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wells School ranks worse than 62.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wells School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (10.4%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wells School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wells School is $23,639.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wells School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Wells School 1392nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Wells School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Wells School 1236th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Wells School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Wells School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.07 1509th 4647 67.5%
2024 46.31 2396th 4675 48.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.31 64th 4086 98.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.46 2185th 4477 51.2%
2023 59.25 1565th 4521 65.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.50 1497th 4561 67.2%
2023 66.98 1224th 4588 73.3%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.55 2481st 4461 44.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.83 3216th 4563 29.5%
2023 51.92 2046th 4585 55.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.82 2621st 3082 15.0%
2023 48.75 1672nd 3106 46.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wells School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 48.97 1095th 1987 44.9%
2017 24.86 1617th 2027 20.2%
2018 35.08 1381st 2080 33.6%
2019 45.17 1147th 2193 47.7%
2021 24.62 1754th 2252 22.1%
2022 27.76 1713th 2254 24.0%
2023 44.15 1245th 2330 46.6%
2024 39.74 1392nd 2361 41.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.20 1608th 1626 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.58 1732nd 2039 15.1%
2019 41.55 1234th 2073 40.5%
2021 28.97 1670th 2172 23.1%
2022 34.15 1569th 2220 29.3%
2023 34.08 1572nd 2251 30.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.84 1190th 2008 40.7%
2019 72.47 418th 2047 79.6%
2021 18.88 1868th 2151 13.2%
2022 24.39 1794th 2221 19.2%
2023 37.67 1433rd 2241 36.1%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.10 1284th 2008 36.1%
2019 56.88 638th 2058 69.0%
2021 49.19 890th 2118 58.0%
2022 31.71 1619th 2182 25.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.29 1475th 2030 27.3%
2019 29.86 1534th 2069 25.9%
2021 38.57 1287th 2168 40.6%
2022 32.20 1561st 2228 29.9%
2023 44.28 1207th 2245 46.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.58 1295th 1673 22.6%
2019 38.00 1111th 1684 34.0%
2021 12.28 1605th 1700 5.6%
2022 14.43 1612th 1723 6.4%
2023 37.06 1202nd 1749 31.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wells School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.33 448th 1427 68.6%
2005 49.71 877th 1429 38.6%
2006 62.85 597th 1430 58.3%
2007 46.45 992nd 1497 33.7%
2008 54.40 840th 1510 44.4%
2009 64.44 585th 1539 62.0%
2010 69.40 390th 1568 75.1%
2011 61.61 746th 1672 55.4%
2012 71.21 248th 1603 84.5%
2013 59.22 640th 1652 61.3%
2014 42.32 1129th 1734 34.9%
2015 25.44 1417th 1743 18.7%
2016 58.55 726th 1762 58.8%
2017 40.60 998th 1777 43.8%
2018 34.95 1166th 1797 35.1%
2019 35.65 1230th 1857 33.8%
2021 49.25 903rd 1861 51.5%
2022 27.40 1391st 1876 25.9%
2023 43.01 1110th 1961 43.4%
2024 37.73 1236th 1987 37.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.29 1232nd 1382 10.9%
2022 28.44 1095th 1418 22.8%
2023 81.71 124th 1478 91.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.10 1380th 1794 23.1%
2019 42.47 1025th 1818 43.6%
2021 44.25 985th 1848 46.7%
2022 26.64 1412th 1847 23.6%
2023 45.55 933rd 1897 50.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.97 1007th 1781 43.5%
2019 58.62 675th 1798 62.5%
2021 63.41 560th 1815 69.1%
2022 41.17 1082nd 1841 41.2%
2023 54.18 802nd 1891 57.6%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.73 930th 1784 47.9%
2019 41.00 1002nd 1810 44.6%
2021 62.41 447th 1829 75.6%
2022 25.49 1441st 1837 21.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.73 1264th 1803 29.9%
2019 21.64 1506th 1824 17.4%
2021 40.56 1052nd 1840 42.8%
2022 19.65 1522nd 1853 17.9%
2023 32.14 1287th 1913 32.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wells School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.67 1297th 1539 15.7%
2019 16.95 1353rd 1526 11.3%
2021 37.36 1001st 1510 33.7%
2022 16.73 1340th 1525 12.1%
2023 30.73 1145th 1576 27.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wells School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 101 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1990 97 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1991 89 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1992 88 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1993 84 31 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1994 90 34 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1995 87 26 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1996 87 26 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1997 68 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1998 81 14 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1999 78 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2000 73 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2001 62 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2002 63 9 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2003 63 9 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2004 78 8 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2005 78 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2006 81 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2007 78 6 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2008 79 8 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 97
2009 64 11 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2010 69 13 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2011 81 13 0 8 0 0 0 0 102
2012 80 14 0 6 0 0 2 0 102
2013 81 15 0 6 0 0 2 0 104
2014 81 15 0 5 0 0 3 0 104
2015 63 8 0 3 0 0 5 0 79
2016 85 7 0 13 0 0 4 0 109
2017 79 8 0 10 0 0 8 0 105
2018 94 6 0 15 0 0 8 0 123
2019 98 8 0 17 0 0 6 0 129
2020 96 4 0 15 0 0 6 0 121
2021 89 5 0 17 0 0 6 0 117
2022 198 22 0 22 0 0 16 0 258
2023 188 24 0 27 0 0 20 0 259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wells School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 120 n/a n/a n/a
1990 121 11.0 11.0 n/a
1991 117 21.1 5.5 n/a
1992 115 11.2 10.2 26.1
1993 116 11.0 10.5 32.8
1994 126 12.1 10.4 31.7
1995 114 9.6 11.9 27.2
1996 114 9.6 11.9 27.2
1997 86 10.6 8.1 29.1
1998 96 9.7 9.9 28.1
1999 90 8.9 10.1 38.9
2000 85 7.7 11.0 35.3
2001 74 9.8 7.6 36.5
2002 76 9.0 8.4 47.4
2003 76 9.0 8.4 47.4
2004 89 8.7 10.2 52.8
2005 88 8.9 9.9 46.6
2006 92 10.0 9.2 52.2
2007 93 9.3 10.0 50.5
2008 97 9.6 10.1 51.5
2009 85 10.0 8.4 54.1
2010 91 12.2 7.4 54.9
2011 102 11.7 8.6 62.7
2012 102 10.4 9.7 61.8
2013 104 10.6 9.7 65.4
2014 104 13.0 7.9 65.4
2015 79 9.0 8.7 54.4
2016 109 13.0 8.3 63.3
2017 105 11.0 9.4 56.2
2018 123 11.8 10.3 52.8
2019 129 13.6 9.4 62
2020 121 14.3 8.4 56.2
2021 117 11.9 9.7 64.1
2022 258 22.0 11.7 68.6
2023 259 22.4 11.5 66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wells School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 120 n/a n/a n/a
1990 121 11.0 11.0 n/a
1991 117 21.1 5.5 n/a
1992 115 11.2 10.2 26.1
1993 116 11.0 10.5 32.8
1994 126 12.1 10.4 31.7
1995 114 9.6 11.9 27.2
1996 114 9.6 11.9 27.2
1997 86 10.6 8.1 29.1
1998 96 9.7 9.9 28.1
1999 90 8.9 10.1 38.9
2000 85 7.7 11.0 35.3
2001 74 9.8 7.6 36.5
2002 76 9.0 8.4 47.4
2003 76 9.0 8.4 47.4
2004 89 8.7 10.2 52.8
2005 88 8.9 9.9 46.6
2006 92 10.0 9.2 52.2
2007 93 9.3 10.0 50.5
2008 97 9.6 10.1 51.5
2009 85 10.0 8.4 54.1
2010 91 12.2 7.4 54.9
2011 102 11.7 8.6 62.7
2012 102 10.4 9.7 61.8
2013 104 10.6 9.7 65.4
2014 104 13.0 7.9 65.4
2015 79 9.0 8.7 54.4
2016 109 13.0 8.3 63.3
2017 105 11.0 9.4 56.2
2018 123 11.8 10.3 52.8
2019 129 13.6 9.4 62
2020 121 14.3 8.4 56.2
2021 117 11.9 9.7 64.1
2022 258 22.0 11.7 68.6
2023 259 22.4 11.5 66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wells School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,019 (7.3%) $12,889 (92.7%) $13,908
2020 $987 (7.1%) $12,983 (92.9%) $13,971
2021 $2,403 (10.2%) $21,236 (89.8%) $23,639

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wells School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1147th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1245th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.1%
Ranks 1230th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1110th of 1961 High schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Wells School)3853
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Wells Independent School District (Isd))3853
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wells School)1413
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wells Independent School District (Isd))1413
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Wells School)5074
 24%
   8th Grade Reading (Wells Independent School District (Isd))5074
 24%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wells School)6432
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wells Independent School District (Isd))6432
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Wells School)4542
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Wells Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wells School)3416
 18%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wells Independent School District (Isd))3416
 18%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Wells School)5653
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wells Independent School District (Isd))5653
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Wells School)041
 41%
   End of Course Biology (Wells Independent School District (Isd))041
 41%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Wells School)4359
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Wells Independent School District (Isd))4359
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Wells School)4237
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Wells Independent School District (Isd))4237
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Wells School)6275
 13%
   End of Course U.S. History (Wells Independent School District (Isd))6275
 13%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students129259
 100.8%
African American824
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1727
 58.8%
Pacific Islander00
White98188
 91.8%
Two or More Races620
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%66.4%
 4.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Wells School.

Students at Wells School are 73% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Wells School ranks 2396th of 4675 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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