For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,396 students in Lyford CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lyford CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
3 Schools
9,261 Schools
# Students
1,396 Students
5,531,725 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
368,628 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lyford CISD School District, which is ranked #959 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#967 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
95%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
5%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,901 is higher than the state median of $13,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,439 is higher than the state median of $14,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,901
$13,383
Spending / Student
$16,439
$14,112
Best Lyford CISD School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyford Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13094 High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Lyford Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12820 Glenn Lofton
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lyford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3909
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyford CISD School District?
Lyford CISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,396 students.
What is the rank of Lyford CISD School District?
Lyford CISD School District is ranked #959 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 Lyford CISD School District?
95% of Lyford CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyford CISD School District?
Lyford CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lyford CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,439 is higher than the state median of $14,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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