West ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Mclennan County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 75.3% white and 39.4% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Non-metropolitan Stable
NCES Type
Rural-Fringe
ESC Region
Waco
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The base average teaching salary was
$57,536
in 2025,
up
$15,789
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,500per year
+$13,853
since 2015
State812thof 1,081
Region48thof 71
Peers129thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,855per year
+$14,162
since 2015
State786thof 1,182
Region39thof 80
Peers124thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,678per year
+$15,369
since 2015
State707thof 1,191
Region44thof 81
Peers102ndof 180
All teachers
$57,536per year
+$15,789
since 2015
State666thof 1,201
Region40thof 81
Peers99thof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,500per year
State812thof 1,081
Region48thof 71
Peers129thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$47,855per year
State786thof 1,182
Region39thof 80
Peers124thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,678per year
State707thof 1,191
Region44thof 81
Peers102ndof 180
All teachers
$57,536per year
State666thof 1,201
Region40thof 81
Peers99thof 181
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.