Serving 450 students in grades 6-12, Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders's student population of 450 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is 0.68, which is more 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
#128 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 Talkington School For Young Women Leaders's ranking?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is ranked #128 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Talkington School For Young Women Leaders often compared to?
Talkington School For Young Women Leadersis often viewed alongside schools like Lubbock High School, Coronado High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders?
The graduation rate of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Talkington School For Young Women Leaders?
450 students attend Talkington School For Young Women Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Talkington School For Young Women Leaders offer ?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Talkington School For Young Women Leaders part of?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Talkington School For Young Women Leaders located?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is located in the Parkway and Cherry Point neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Parkway and Cherry Point.
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