Serving 971 students in grades 6-8, Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School's student population of 971 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
971 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School is 0.58, 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
#2344 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School's ranking?
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School is ranked #2344 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School often compared to?
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lubbock-cooper Middle School, Evans Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School?
971 students attend Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School?
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School offer ?
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School part of?
Lubbock-cooper Laura Bush Middle School is part of Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District.
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