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Longview Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public charter schools serving 8,255 students in Longview Independent School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public charter schools in Texas.
Public Charter Schools in Longview Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
8,274 Students
467,375 Students
# Teachers
603 Teachers
28,924 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Longview Independent School District, which is ranked #313 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 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.56
# American Indian Students
41 Students
1,198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
22,102 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,376 Students
296,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
64%
# Black Students
2,905 Students
79,651 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%
# White Students
1,516 Students
57,456 Students
% White Students
18%
12%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
461 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
299 Students
9,928 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
505
23,476
# Students in K Grade:
559
36,103
# Students in 1st Grade:
592
37,900
# Students in 2nd Grade:
597
37,394
# Students in 3rd Grade:
571
36,139
# Students in 4th Grade:
590
34,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
597
33,794
# Students in 6th Grade:
605
40,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
669
40,638
# Students in 8th Grade:
616
39,010
# Students in 9th Grade:
671
33,093
# Students in 10th Grade:
624
29,185
# Students in 11th Grade:
572
24,150
# Students in 12th Grade:
506
21,297
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,496 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,731 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$145 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,496
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,731
$14,148
Best Longview Independent School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Grades: 1-5
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Foster Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1504 Mlk
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Longview High School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Tomlinson Pkwy
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 663-1301
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 663-1301
Grades: 8-12
| 2,170 students
Rank: #44.
J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2919 Tryon Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5400
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5400
Grades: 1-5
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Judson Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5745 Judson Rd
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 446-2610
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 446-2610
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Bramlette Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Tupelo
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 803-5600
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 803-5600
Grades: 1-5
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Ned E Williams Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5230 Estes Pkwy
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5500
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
422 Fm 2751
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5300
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #99.
Lead Academy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Green St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 381-3921
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 381-3921
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest Park Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1644 N Eastman Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1111.
Clarence W Bailey Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 S Mobberly Ave
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5200
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1212.
Ware Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Garfield
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5700
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
Charter School
400 N Eastman Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5000
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5000
Grades: PK-K
| 1,028 students
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