Longview Independent School District

1301 E Young St
Longview, TX 75602
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Longview Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,626 students in Longview Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Longview Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
14 Schools
6,843 Schools
# Students
8,138 Students
3,732,985 Students
# Teachers
605 Teachers
250,067 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Longview Independent School District, which is ranked #348 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 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#349 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
44%
55%
51%
50%
46%
(21-22)
97%
90%
(2022-23)
14.5%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
43%
54%
% Black
34%
13%
% White
17%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,285 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,750 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$149 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,285
$15,448
Spending / Student
$14,750
$16,604

Best Longview Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Gr: 1-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Foster Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1504 Mlk
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Judson Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5745 Judson Rd
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 446-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Bramlette Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Tupelo
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 803-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 Turk St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-3970
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
J L Everhart Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2919 Tryon Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Ned E Williams Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5230 Estes Pkwy
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Forest Park Magnet School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1644 N Eastman Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Johnston-mcqueen Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
422 Fm 2751
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Ware Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Garfield
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5700
Gr: 1-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Clarence W Bailey Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 S Mobberly Ave
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5200
Gr: 1-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,138 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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