Serving 908 students in grades 7-8, Lancaster Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lancaster Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lancaster school district, covering approximately 37.5 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lancaster Middle School's student population of 908 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
908 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
G.A.M.E. On, LMS - Grow and Master Expectations
School Rankings
Lancaster Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lancaster Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6494 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster Middle School's ranking?
Lancaster Middle School is ranked #6494 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lancaster Middle School?
908 students attend Lancaster Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lancaster Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lancaster Middle School?
Lancaster Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lancaster Middle School offer ?
Lancaster Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lancaster Middle School part of?
Lancaster Middle School is part of Lancaster Independent School District.
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