Top Rankings
Lorena Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,817 students in Lorena Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lorena Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,817 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lorena Independent School District, which is ranked #94 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
13%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
76%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,678 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$21 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,135
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$11,678
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lorena Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorena High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#1 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lorena Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 N Houston
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4613
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4613
Gr: 3-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lorena Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4621
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4621
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1191 Old Lorena Rd
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-8909
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-8909
Gr: PK-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lorena Independent School District?
Lorena Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,817 students.
What is the rank of Lorena Independent School District?
Lorena Independent School District is ranked #94 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lorena Independent School District?
76% of Lorena Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lorena Independent School District?
Lorena Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lorena Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,678 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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