Simpson El
Waxahachie, TX · Waxahachie ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
2,207th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 50%▼ Declining
470 WASHINGTON AVE, Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972)923-4740NCES ID 484473013909Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Simpson El 2,207th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2022 to 50th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 328 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 679 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2020, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2020 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.4% | 42.6% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.3% | 27.0% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 14.8% | 21.1% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Typical home value $353K in zip 75165 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Simpson El
- #1366Felty ElWaxahachie ISD · 1.3 mi away1,366th of 4,406
ELA 57% ▲2 · Math 56% ▲15Compare - #3509Wedgeworth ElWaxahachie ISD · 1.9 mi away3,509th of 4,406
ELA 42% ▼13 · Math 31% ▼10Compare - #3215Northside ElWaxahachie ISD · 2 mi away3,215th of 4,406
ELA 43% ▼12 · Math 36% ▼5Compare - #2275Shackelford ElWaxahachie ISD · 2.2 mi away2,275th of 4,406
ELA 51% ▼4 · Math 44% ▲3Compare - #1556Wilemon STEAM AcademyWaxahachie ISD · 2.6 mi away1,556th of 4,406
ELA 61% ▲6 · Math 48% ▲7Compare - #3367Marvin Biomedical AcademyWaxahachie ISD · 2.7 mi away3,367th of 4,406
ELA 40% ▼15 · Math 36% ▼5Compare - #4200Faith Family Master AcademyFaith Family Academy · 2.9 mi away · charter4,200th of 4,406
ELA 35% ▼20 · Math 17% ▼24Compare - #4199Clift ElWaxahachie ISD · 3.5 mi away4,199th of 4,406
ELA 33% ▼22 · Math 19% ▼22Compare
What school district is Simpson El in?
Simpson El is part of the Waxahachie ISD district in Waxahachie, Texas.
Is Simpson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Simpson El 2,207th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Simpson El?
White 43%, Hispanic 27%, Black 21%, Two or more races 6% (679 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Simpson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75165 is $353K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.