Top Rankings
Lorena Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,806 students in Lorena Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lorena Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
1,806 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lorena Independent School District, which is ranked #92 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
319 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
53%
# Black Students
35 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
1,379 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
76%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
121
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,704 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 $10,284 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,704
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,284
$14,148
Best Lorena Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lorena High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Lorena Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 N Houston
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4613
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4613
Grades: 3-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Lorena Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4621
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4621
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
1191 Old Lorena Rd
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-8909
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-8909
Grades: PK-2
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lorena Independent School District?
Lorena Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,806 students.
What is the rank of Lorena Independent School District?
Lorena Independent School District is ranked #92 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lorena Independent School District?
76% of Lorena Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lorena Independent School District?
Lorena Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lorena Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,284 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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