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Livingston Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,061 students in Livingston Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Livingston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
7 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,061 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
247 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Livingston Independent School District, which is ranked #567 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,148 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
53%
# Black Students
359 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
2,331 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
57%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
189 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
173
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
302
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
345
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
276
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
334
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
282
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
286
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
303
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
304
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
361
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
281
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,066 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,232 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,066
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,232
$14,148
Best Livingston Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 W Church St
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-4000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-4000
Grades: 1-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Lions Ave
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Grades: 1-5
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 N Willis
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-1000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-1000
Grades: 1-5
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Livingston H S Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Livingston High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,128 students
Rank: #66.
Livingston J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Us 59 Loop N
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-6000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 893 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Ridge Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Millridge St
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-3000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-3000
Grades: PK-K
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Livingston Independent School District?
Livingston Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,061 students.
What is the rank of Livingston Independent School District?
Livingston Independent School District is ranked #567 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston Independent School District?
57% of Livingston Independent School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Livingston Independent School District?
Livingston Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Livingston Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,232 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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