Serving 735 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Texas Tech University K-12 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texas Tech University K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Texas Tech University K-12's student population of 735 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Texas Tech University K-12 ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texas Tech University K-12 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
#569 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
60%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Tech University K-12's ranking?
Texas Tech University K-12 is ranked #569 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Tech University K-12?
735 students attend Texas Tech University K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Texas Tech University K-12 students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Tech University K-12?
Texas Tech University K-12 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Tech University K-12 offer ?
Texas Tech University K-12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Texas Tech University K-12 part of?
Texas Tech University K-12 is part of Texas TECH University K-12 School District.
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