Life School Lancaster

954 S I 35 E
Red Oak, TX 75154
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Life School Lancaster 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Life School Lancaster's student population of 452 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
452 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Life School Lancaster ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life School Lancaster is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#6327 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
37%
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24%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
29%
53%
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Black
63%
13%
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White
5%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life School Lancaster's ranking?
Life School Lancaster is ranked #6327 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Life School Lancaster often compared to?
Life School Lancasteris often viewed alongside schools like Life School Oak Cliff, Barbara M Manns Middle Daep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Life School Lancaster?
452 students attend Life School Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Life School Lancaster students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life School Lancaster?
Life School Lancaster has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Lancaster offer ?
Life School Lancaster offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Life School Lancaster part of?
Life School Lancaster is part of Life School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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