Serving 469 students in grades 6-12, Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is 0.65, which is more 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
#82 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
37%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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 Talkington School For Young Women Leaders's ranking?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is ranked #82 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Talkington School For Young Women Leaders often compared to?
Talkington School For Young Women Leadersis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado High School, Lubbock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders?
The graduation rate of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Talkington School For Young Women Leaders?
469 students attend Talkington School For Young Women Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Talkington School For Young Women Leaders offer ?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Talkington School For Young Women Leaders part of?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Talkington School For Young Women Leaders located?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is located in the Parkway and Cherry Point neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Parkway and Cherry Point.
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