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Northwest Independent School District, Texas
| Northwest Independent School District |
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| Tarrant County, Texas |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Mark Foust |
| # of school board members: 7 |
| Website: Link |
Northwest Independent School District is a school district in Texas.
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- Teacher salaries
- Academic performance
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Superintendent
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Mark Foust is the superintendent of the Northwest Independent School District. Foust was appointed superintendent in December 2022, following the death of former superintendent David Hicks. Foust entered office in January 2023.[1]
Past superintendents
- David Hicks was the superintendent of the Northwest Independent School District. Hicks was appointed superintendent in April 2022. Hicks died unexpectedly on September 9, 2022.[2]
- Ryder Warren was the superintendent of the Northwest Independent School District. Warren was appointed superintendent in July 2016. Warren's previous career experience included working as the superintendent of the Midland Independent School District, Marble Falls Independent School District, Crane Independent School District, and Thorndale Independent School District.[3][4]
- Karen G. Rue was the superintendent of the Northwest Independent School District from 2005 to 2016. Rue's previous career experience included working as the superintendent of the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District.[5]
School board
The Northwest Independent School District board of trustees consists of seven members elected to three-year terms. All board members are elected at large by place.[6]
Elections
Members of the board are elected annually in May to overlapping three-year terms.[6]
Two seats on the board were up for general election on May 3, 2025. The filing deadline for this election was February 14, 2025.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Northwest Independent School District board of trustees maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[7]
District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[8]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $30,687,000 | $1,113 | 8% |
| Local: | $335,438,000 | $12,161 | 85% |
| State: | $27,542,000 | $999 | 7% |
| Total: | $393,667,000 | $14,272 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $428,038,000 | $15,518 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $264,895,000 | $9,603 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $158,200,000 | $5,735 | 37% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $25,155,000 | $911 | 6% |
| Administration: | $32,555,000 | $1,180 | 8% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $48,985,000 | $1,775 | 11% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $107,779,000 | $3,907 | |
| Construction: | $103,230,000 | $3,742 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $174,000 | $6 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $47,057,000 | $1,706 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025[9] | $61,500 | $74,650 |
| 2023-2024[10] | $60,100 | $72,450 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[11]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2020-2021 | 48 | 62 | 31 | 38 | 45-49 | 60-79 | 54 |
| 2018-2019 | 63 | 78 | 48 | 53 | 50-59 | 70-74 | 67 |
| 2017-2018 | 59 | 79 | 43 | 48 | 50-59 | 60-64 | 63 |
| 2016-2017 | 85 | 94 | 74 | 79 | 80-89 | 84 | 88 |
| 2015-2016 | 83 | 94 | 74 | 76 | 85-89 | 80-84 | 86 |
| 2014-2015 | 82 | 89 | 72 | 73 | 70-79 | 80-84 | 85 |
| 2013-2014 | 84 | 90 | 76 | 79 | 80-89 | 80-84 | 86 |
| 2012-2013 | 86 | 91 | 78 | 80 | 80-84 | 85-89 | 88 |
| 2011-2012 | 90 | 90-94 | 83 | 87 | 85-89 | 85-89 | 91 |
| 2010-2011 | 91 | 90-94 | 82 | 88 | 90-94 | 93 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 52 | 63 | 40 | 42 | 45-49 | >=50 | 57 |
| 2018-2019 | 60 | 73 | 48 | 49 | 45-49 | 67 | 65 |
| 2017-2018 | 60 | 73 | 47 | 49 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 64 |
| 2016-2017 | 83 | 89 | 73 | 76 | 75-79 | 86 | 87 |
| 2015-2016 | 84 | 91 | 75 | 76 | 80-84 | 84 | 87 |
| 2014-2015 | 85 | 91 | 79 | 76 | 85-89 | 89 | 88 |
| 2013-2014 | 87 | 92 | 82 | 80 | 90-94 | 89 | 89 |
| 2012-2013 | 89 | 93 | 84 | 82 | 85-89 | 85-89 | 91 |
| 2011-2012 | 94 | >=95 | 91 | 91 | 90-94 | 90-94 | 95 |
| 2010-2011 | 94 | 90-94 | 91 | 88 | >=95 | 95 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 95 | >=95 | 90-94 | 95 | >=50 | >=80 | 96 |
| 2017-2018 | 94 | >=90 | >=95 | 94 | >=50 | >=90 | 94 |
| 2016-2017 | 94 | >=90 | 90-94 | 90-94 | >=50 | >=90 | 93 |
| 2015-2016 | 93 | >=90 | 90-94 | 90-94 | >=50 | >=80 | 94 |
| 2014-2015 | 94 | >=90 | 90-94 | 90-94 | >=50 | >=80 | 95 |
| 2013-2014 | 93 | >=90 | 90-94 | 90-94 | >=50 | >=80 | 93 |
| 2012-2013 | 93 | >=80 | 90-94 | 90-94 | >=50 | >=80 | 94 |
| 2011-2012 | 93 | >=80 | 90-94 | 85-89 | >=50 | >=50 | 94 |
| 2010-2011 | 90 | >=80 | 70-79 | 80-84 | >=50 | PS | 93 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 30,736 | 4.8 |
| 2022-2023 | 29,248 | 5.7 |
| 2021-2022 | 27,583 | 8.0 |
| 2020-2021 | 25,383 | 1.4 |
| 2019-2020 | 25,040 | 3.6 |
| 2018-2019 | 24,141 | 4.1 |
| 2017-2018 | 23,141 | 4.7 |
| 2016-2017 | 22,044 | 4.8 |
| 2015-2016 | 20,976 | 5.5 |
| 2014-2015 | 19,831 | 4.4 |
| 2013-2014 | 18,950 | 6.0 |
| 2012-2013 | 17,811 | 6.7 |
| 2011-2012 | 16,626 | 7.6 |
| 2010-2011 | 15,370 | 7.8 |
| 2009-2010 | 14,164 | 8.1 |
| 2008-2009 | 13,012 | 8.6 |
| 2007-2008 | 11,898 | 12.7 |
| 2006-2007 | 10,388 | 15.8 |
| 2005-2006 | 8,750 | 13.1 |
| 2004-2005 | 7,602 | 9.0 |
| 2003-2004 | 6,917 | 10.2 |
| 2002-2003 | 6,211 | 8.5 |
| 2001-2002 | 5,686 | 5.8 |
| 2000-2001 | 5,356 | 3.3 |
| 1999-2000 | 5,181 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Northwest Independent School District (%) | Texas K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.3 | 5.4 |
| Black | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Hispanic | 25.1 | 53.2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| White | 49.7 | 25.0 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Northwest Independent School District had 1,988.84 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 15.45.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 44.14 |
| Kindergarten: | 125.76 |
| Elementary: | 801.68 |
| Secondary: | 755.46 |
| Total: | 1,988.84 |
Northwest Independent School District employed 45.71 district administrators and 121.25 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 45.71 |
| District Administrative Support: | 110.16 |
| School Administrators: | 121.25 |
| School Administrative Support: | 151.14 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 340.67 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 18.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 67.74 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 23.10 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 217.33 |
| Other Support Services: | 359.34 |
Schools
Noteworthy events
2017: Bond measure
In addition to choosing two candidates for the Northwest ISD board of trustees on May 6, 2017, citizens of the Northwest Independent School District approved a $399 million bond measure. The district asked for funds to accommodate student enrollment growth, expanding student programs, technology and infrastructure improvements, facility maintenance, and security enhancements. Because it was approved, the bond increased property taxes by approximately $7.03 per month for owners of homes worth an average of $250,000.[12][13][14]
Contact information
Northwest Independent School District
2001 Texan Dr.
Justin, TX 76247
Phone: 817-215-0170
About school boards
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See also
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Northwest Independent School District
- Texas Education Agency
- Texas Association of School Boards
Footnotes
- ↑ "The Cross Timbers Gazette", "Northwest ISD names Foust as lone finalist for superintendent," December 13, 2022
- ↑ "NBC 5 Dallas-Forth Worth", "Northwest ISD Superintendent Dies Unexpectedly," September 9, 2022
- ↑ The Dallas Morning News, "Northwest ISD names new superintendent," accessed July 19, 2016
- ↑ Northwest Independent School District, "Superintendent," accessed November 4, 2019
- ↑ Northwest Independent School District, "Superintendent's Profile," archived July 11, 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Northwest Independent School District, "Board Members - Elections," accessed August 3, 2021
- ↑ Northwest Independent School District, "Board Meetings - Public Participation," accessed November 30, 2023
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Northwest Independent School District, "Compensation Plan 2024-2025," accessed April 22, 2025
- ↑ Northwest Independent School District, "Compensation Plan 2023-2024," accessed February 6, 2024
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑ Northwest ISD 2017, "What's Proposed," archived April 7, 2017
- ↑ Northwest ISD 2017, "Questions," archived May 7, 2017
- ↑ Northwest Independent School District, "Voters approve Northwest ISD bond, choose trustees," May 6, 2017
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