Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lorenzo Isd ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lorenzo Isd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lorenzo Isd's student population of 239 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lorenzo Isd ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorenzo Isd is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7477 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
80%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorenzo Isd's ranking?
Lorenzo Isd is ranked #7477 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lorenzo Isd?
The graduation rate of Lorenzo Isd is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lorenzo Isd?
239 students attend Lorenzo Isd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lorenzo Isd students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorenzo Isd?
Lorenzo Isd has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorenzo Isd offer ?
Lorenzo Isd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lorenzo Isd part of?
Lorenzo Isd is part of Lorenzo Independent School District.
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