Willis Independent School District
| Willis Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
204 W Rogers St
, Texas, 77378United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | One Team, One Purpose |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Superintendent | Tim Harkrider |
| Governing agency | Texas Education Agency |
| Schools | 11[a] |
| NCES District ID | 4845900[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Enrollment | 7,493 (2018–2019)[1] |
| Teachers | 434.75 (on an FTE basis) |
| Staff | 535.76 (on an FTE basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 17.24 |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
The Willis Independent School District is a public school district based in Willis, Texas, United States.
Located in Montgomery County, the district extends into a portion of San Jacinto County. The cities of Willis and Panorama Village and a small northern portion of the city of Conroe are within WISD.
For the 2018–2019 school year, the district received a B grade from the Texas Education Agency.
History
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In 2001 three new board members took their positions.[2]
In 2013, an individual sued the district in federal court, accusing it of ignoring a teacher sex abuse case.[3]
Academics
For each school year, the Texas Education Agency rates school district performance using an A–F grading system based on statistical data. For 2018–2019, the district received a score of 85 out of 100, resulting in a B grade. The district received a score of 77 the previous year.[4]
Schools
Secondary schools
- Grades 9-12
- Willis High School (Unincorporated Montgomery County)
- Grades 6-8
- Robert P. Brabham Middle School (Unincorporated Montgomery County)
- Lynn Lucas Middle School (Unincorporated Montgomery County)
Primary schools
- Grades K-5
- Edward B. Cannan Elementary School (Willis)
- C. C. Hardy Elementary School (Willis)
- Mel Parmley Elementary School (Willis)
- A. R. Turner Elementary School (Unincorporated Montgomery County)
- William Lloyd Meador Elementary School (Willis)
Other schools
- Roark Early Education Center (Willis) – a school for Pre-kindergarten
- Stubblefield Alternative Academy (Willis) – a Discipline Alternative Education Program
The district also participates in the Montgomery County JJAEP alternative education program, which is operated by Montgomery County in partnership with Conroe Independent School District.[5]
Notes
- ^ NCES lists 12 schools, but includes a school called "New EL" that doesn't have any students.
References
- ^ a b "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Willis Isd". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ Micek, Kassia (2001-05-05). "Patton takes over as Willis High principal". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ Stanton, Robert. "Federal lawsuit accuses Willis ISD of ignoring classroom sex." Houston Chronicle. July 15, 2013. Retrieved on July 15, 2013.
- ^ "Overview: WILLIS ISD". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ Sutton, Kimberley (6 August 2013). "CISD OKs pact with juvenile justice program". The Courier of Montgomery County. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
Further reading
- "Letters to the editor: Vote for Willis kids: Support school bond". The Woodlands Villager at the Houston Chronicle. 2015-10-05.
