Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lometa 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lometa School's attendance zone covers the entire Lometa, TX school district and encompasses approximately 247.3 square miles. Within this area, most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 14.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lometa School's student population of 316 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lometa 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 Lometa School is 0.54, 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
#6609 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Lometa School's ranking?
Lometa School is ranked #6609 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lometa School?
The graduation rate of Lometa School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Lometa School?
316 students attend Lometa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lometa School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lometa School?
Lometa School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lometa School offer ?
Lometa School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lometa School part of?
Lometa School is part of Lometa Independent School District.
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