Serving 438 students in grades 6-12, Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders's student population of 438 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talkington School For Young Women Leaders's ranking?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is ranked #148 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Talkington School For Young Women Leaders often compared to?
Talkington School For Young Women Leadersis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado High School, Lubbock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders?
The graduation rate of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Talkington School For Young Women Leaders?
438 students attend Talkington School For Young Women Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talkington School For Young Women Leaders?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Talkington School For Young Women Leaders offer ?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Talkington School For Young Women Leaders part of?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is part of Lubbock ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Talkington School For Young Women Leaders located?
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders is located in the Parkway and Cherry Point neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Parkway and Cherry Point.
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