Top Rankings
Lancaster ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,096 students in Lancaster ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lancaster ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
7,096 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
441 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lancaster ISD School District, which is ranked #1039 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1036 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
# American Indian Students
37 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,581 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
53%
# Black Students
5,205 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
74%
13%
# White Students
84 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
508
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
426
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
469
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
455
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
502
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
443
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
479
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
514
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
529
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
589
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
589
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
611
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
482
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
500
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,918 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,391 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,918
$13,640
Spending / Student
$11,391
$14,384
Best Lancaster ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belt Line Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 W Belt Line Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1608
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1608
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Marquis St
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-1512
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-1512
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
822 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1660
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1660
Grades: 7-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #44.
Rosa Parks/millbrook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 Millbrook Dr
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1564
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1564
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Wintergreen Rd
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-1800
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,182 students
Rank: #66.
West Main Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 W Main St
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1551
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1551
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Run Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
427 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-1538
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-1538
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #88.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Rolling Hills Pl
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1525
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #99.
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Westridge
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1577
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1577
Grades: 6
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jd Hall Learning Center
Alternative School
602 E Second St
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1441
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1441
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster ISD School District?
Lancaster ISD School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,096 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster ISD School District?
Lancaster ISD School District is ranked #1039 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster ISD School District?
74% of Lancaster ISD School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster ISD School District?
Lancaster ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lancaster ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,391 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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