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Lago Vista Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,798 students in Lago Vista Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lago Vista Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,798 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lago Vista Independent School District, which is ranked #344 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
9 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
506 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
53%
# Black Students
10 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,167 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
65%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
91
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
166
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,367 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,337 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,367
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,337
$14,148
Best Lago Vista Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lago Vista Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20311 Dawn Dr
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Grades: PK-3
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Lago Vista Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8039 Bar K Ranch Rd
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Lago Vista Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20801 Fm 1431
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Grades: 4-5
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Lago Vista High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5185 Lohman Ford Rd
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lago Vista Independent School District?
Lago Vista Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,798 students.
What is the rank of Lago Vista Independent School District?
Lago Vista Independent School District is ranked #344 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lago Vista Independent School District?
65% of Lago Vista Independent School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lago Vista Independent School District?
Lago Vista Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lago Vista Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,337 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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