Lake Worth Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,447 students in Lake Worth Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lake Worth Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Lake Worth Independent School District, which is ranked #1166 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
23 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,838 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
53%
# Black Students
868 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
25%
13%
# White Students
527 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
15%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
219
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
221
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
212
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
250
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
268
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
301
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
254
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
225
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
216
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,474 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,413 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lake Worth Independent School District?
Lake Worth Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,447 students.
What is the rank of Lake Worth Independent School District?
Lake Worth Independent School District is ranked #1166 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Worth Independent School District?
53% of Lake Worth Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Worth Independent School District?
Lake Worth Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Worth Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,413 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
