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Lyford CISD 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 1,396 students in Lyford CISD 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 Lyford CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
1,396 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lyford CISD School District, which is ranked #956 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
#954 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,338 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
52 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
4%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
80
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,901 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,439 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,901
$13,417
Spending / Student
$16,439
$14,148
Best Lyford CISD School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyford Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12820 Glenn Lofton
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Lyford Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13094 High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Lyford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyford CISD School District?
Lyford CISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,396 students.
What is the rank of Lyford CISD School District?
Lyford CISD School District is ranked #956 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 Lyford CISD School District?
96% of Lyford CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyford CISD School District?
Lyford CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lyford CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,439 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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