Top Rankings
Lovejoy Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,254 students in Lovejoy Independent School District.
Public Schools in Lovejoy Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,254 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lovejoy Independent School District, which is ranked #3 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 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
23 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
485 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
399 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
53%
# Black Students
129 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
2,996 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
71%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
219 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
182
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
222
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
313
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
315
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
337
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
349
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
389
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
411
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
442
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
379
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
407
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,106 is higher 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 $12,762 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,106
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,762
$14,148
Best Lovejoy Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1101 W Lucas Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8500
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8500
Grades: 7-8
| 738 students
Rank: #22.
Lovejoy High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2350 Estates Pkwy
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8700
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #33.
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
256 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8100
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8100
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Robert L Puster Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
856 Stoddard Rd
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8300
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8300
Grades: K-4
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
Sloan Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Country Club Rd
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8400
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8400
Grades: 5-6
| 652 students
Rank: #66.
Joe V Hart Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8200
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8200
Grades: K-4
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lovejoy Independent School District?
Lovejoy Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,254 students.
What is the rank of Lovejoy Independent School District?
Lovejoy Independent School District is ranked #3 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lovejoy Independent School District?
71% of Lovejoy Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lovejoy Independent School District?
Lovejoy Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lovejoy Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,762 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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