West Independent School District
Encyclopedia
West Independent School District is a school district
based in West, Texas
United States
.
In addition to West, the district serves the towns of Leroy
and Ross
in northern McLennan County
. A small portion of Hill County lies within the district.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in West, Texas
West, Texas
West is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,692 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area....
United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
In addition to West, the district serves the towns of Leroy
Leroy, Texas
Leroy is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 335 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Leroy is located at ....
and Ross
Ross, Texas
Ross is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ross is located at ....
in northern McLennan County
McLennan County, Texas
McLennan County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in Central Texas. In 2000, its population was 213,517; in 2008 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population to be 230,213. Its seat is Waco. The county is named for Neil McLennan, an early settler....
. A small portion of Hill County lies within the district.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- West High SchoolWest High School (West, Texas)West High School is a 3A high school located in West, Texas . It is part of the West Independent School District located in northern McLennan County...
(Grades 9-12)- School mascot: TrojanTroyTroy was a city, both factual and legendary, located in northwest Anatolia in what is now Turkey, southeast of the Dardanelles and beside Mount Ida...
- 1963 Class AA girls basketball champions
- 1999 Class AAA baseball champions
- School mascot: Trojan
- West Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- West Intermediate School (Grades 4-5)
- West Elementary School (Grades PK-3)