Top Rankings
Luling Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,416 students in Luling Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Luling Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,416 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Luling Independent School District, which is ranked #966 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#974 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
980 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
53%
# Black Students
85 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
317 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
23%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
92
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,821 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,150 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,821
$13,417
Spending / Student
$23,150
$14,148
Best Luling Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonard Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 E Houston
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Gerdes J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 E Bowie St
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Luling High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
218 E Travis
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Luling Independent School District?
Luling Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,416 students.
What is the rank of Luling Independent School District?
Luling Independent School District is ranked #966 out of 1,201 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Luling Independent School District?
69% of Luling Independent School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Luling Independent School District?
Luling Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Luling Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,150 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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