Lorenzo Independent School District

1003 4th St
Lorenzo, TX 79343-0520
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 207 students in Lorenzo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Lorenzo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
1 School
9,244 Schools
# Students
207 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lorenzo Independent School District, which is ranked #1126 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1134 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
21.1%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
80%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
16%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,860 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,353 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$25,860
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$28,353
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo Isd
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1003 4th St
Lorenzo, TX 79343
(806) 634-5591
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lorenzo Independent School District?
Lorenzo Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 207 students.
What is the rank of Lorenzo Independent School District?
Lorenzo Independent School District is ranked #1126 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lorenzo Independent School District?
80% of Lorenzo Independent School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lorenzo Independent School District?
Lorenzo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lorenzo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,353 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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