Lasara Independent School District

6160 E Sixth St
Lasara, TX 78561
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 343 students in Lasara Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lasara Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
343 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lasara Independent School District, which is ranked #811 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#871 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
44%
45-49%
51%
25-29%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%
(2022-23)
31.8%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,837 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,708 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,837
$15,449
Spending / Student
$21,708
$16,605

Best Lasara Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lasara Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
607 E Sixth St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lasara High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11932 Jones St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lasara Independent School District?
Lasara Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 343 students.
What is the rank of Lasara Independent School District?
Lasara Independent School District is ranked #811 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lasara Independent School District?
99% of Lasara Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lasara Independent School District?
Lasara Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lasara Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,708 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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