Wells School
Wells, TX · Wells ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, distant
335th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
160 RUSK AVE, Wells, TX 75976
(936)867-4400NCES ID 484494005116Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wells School 335th of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 20% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 138 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 242 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.4% | 74.4% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 12.0% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.7% | 9.5% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $157K in zip 75976 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Wells School
- #99Douglass SchoolDouglass ISD · 12.7 mi away99th of 417
ELA 67% ▲21 · Math 50% ▲32Compare - –Garrett PriLufkin ISD · 15.5 mi awayCompare
- #152Kennard ISDKennard ISD · 16.8 mi away152nd of 417
ELA 55% ▲9 · Math 50% ▲32Compare - –Fredonia Early Childhood CenterNacogdoches ISD · 17.8 mi awayCompare
- –Nacogdoches County DAEP CoopGarrison ISD · 20.2 mi awayCompare
- #192Centerville H SCenterville ISD · 22.1 mi away192nd of 417
ELA 49% ▲3 · Math 49% ▲31Compare
What school district is Wells School in?
Wells School is part of the Wells ISD district in Wells, Texas.
Is Wells School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wells School 335th of 417 Texas schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Wells School?
White 74%, Hispanic 12%, Black 10%, Two or more races 4% (242 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wells School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75976 is $157K 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.