Lubbock Independent School District

1628 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79401-4895
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lubbock 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 2025 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 24,100 students in Lubbock Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lubbock Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
47 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
24,100 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,763 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Lubbock Independent School District, which is ranked #722 of all 1,196 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 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#749 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lubbock Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lubbock Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lubbock Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lubbock Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lubbock Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
90 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
470 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
14,496 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
53%
# Black Students
3,290 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
5,079 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
21%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
45 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
630 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,442
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
1,810
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,813
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,798
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,720
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,682
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,577
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,609
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,708
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,773
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,099
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,802
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,716
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,551
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,631 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,799 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$353 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lubbock Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$357 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lubbock Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,631
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lubbock Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,799
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lubbock Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lubbock Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2807 25th St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Honey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3615 86th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
702 Ave T
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6705 Joliet Dr
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #66.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7508 Albany
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8707 Dover
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #88.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7901 Ave P
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #99.
Hutchinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3102 Canton
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1010.
Wolffarth Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3202 Erskine
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1111.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1420 Chicago
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1212.
Commander William C Mccool Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4402 31st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #1313.
Rush Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4702 15th St
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #1414.
Maedgen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 Nashville
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1515.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3006 78th St
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 219-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1616.
Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4812 58 St
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1717.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4815 46th St
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1818.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2115 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1919.
Wester Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4602 Chicago Ave
Lubbock, TX 79414
(806) 219-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #2020.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 N Utica
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806) 219-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2121.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2902 Louisville
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #2222.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4211 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #2323.
Harwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Ave D
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806) 219-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dupre Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2008 Ave T
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 219-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Wheelock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3008 42nd St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #2626.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2711 First
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #2727.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2811 58th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2828.
Hodges Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Ave P
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #2929.
Lubbock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2004 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,893 students
Rank: #3030.
Atkins Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Ave U
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806) 219-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #3131.
Irons Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5214 79th St
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806) 219-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #3232.
Carmona-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Cesar E Chavez Dr
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #3333.
Coronado High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4910 29th Dr
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 219-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,904 students
Rank: #3434.
Monterey High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3211 47th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 219-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,081 students
Rank: #3535.
Alderson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Walnut Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lubbock Independent School District?
Lubbock Independent School District manages 47 public schools serving 24,100 students.
What is the rank of Lubbock Independent School District?
Lubbock Independent School District is ranked #722 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 Lubbock Independent School District?
60% of Lubbock Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lubbock Independent School District?
Lubbock Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lubbock Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,799 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 47 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 24,100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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